Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) Registered Play Thearpist Supervisor (RPT-S). Fully Trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist Certified Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider
Amy Drury is the founder and clinical director of Joyful Hearts Play Therapy & Counseling Center, LLC. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas (#74646). Amy is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™, a Fully Trained EMDR Therapist, has been trained to utilize EMDR in Play Therapy sessions, and is an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist. Amy is also a Certified SSP Provider and is working towards her Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E) through First 3 Years (the Texas Association for Infant Mental Health).
Amy is passionate about helping children and their families navigate difficult challenges and works with a wide range of childhood concerns. She also supports parents and infants through attachment-based approaches that nurture early relational connection.
It may seem obvious that Amy loves working with children, but she also has a passion for her work with adults. She is especially drawn to helping women navigate women’s issues and life transitions. She offers compassionate, trauma-informed support for those living with complex health challenges and for those navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, and Autoimmune disorders.
When working with children, ages 3 to 10, Amy utilizes play therapy. Children younger than 3 years are usually seen along with the parent(s) or caregiver(s). Often, attachment-based work is utilized with this age group. Additionally, Amy may offer EMDR and expressive arts techniques with ALL ages of clients, for a variety of different reasons. EMDR can be incorporated into sessions once the counseling relationship has been established.
Amy offers the following services:
- Play Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- Faith-based Counseling
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
- Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT)
- Parenting Classes
- Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)
Fees for counseling sessions with Amy:
- Intake Session - $250.00
- 45 - 50 minute session - $175.00
- 50-minute family session - $200.00
- 80-minute family session - $250.00
- 90-minute EMDR session - $250.00
- Safe & Sound Protocol - $1,100.00
Amy is a member of the following professional organizations:
- Association for Play Therapy
- Chi Sigma Iota (Professional Counseling Honor Society)
- First 3 Years (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health)
- Greater Houston Association for Play Therapy
- International Association for Sandtray Therapy
- Texas Association for Play Therapy
- Texas Counseling Association
Services for Professionals:
- Play Room Consultation
- Speaking Engagements
- Staff Development Workshops (for Pre-schools and child-care centers)
- RPT Supervision
Amy can be reached at the office, 281-719-0341, or amy@joyfulhearts.us