Amy L. Dorsey, DSW, LCSW, SIFI
Dr. Amy L. Dorsey, DSW, LCSW, SIFI, is an accomplished social worker, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor whose career reflects a deep commitment to healing and empowerment through trauma-informed care. With licensure in Connecticut, Florida, and Vermont, Amy provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples, along with supervision to pre-licensed clinicians. Her therapeutic work integrates evidence-based modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and a myriad of Compassion-Focused Therapies—approaches that help clients overcome post-traumatic stress, acute anxiety, depression, and complex relational and familial challenges.
Beyond her clinical practice, Amy is a respected educator and mentor. She has served as an adjunct professor for over a decade, teaching courses in social work and criminal justice while guiding future clinicians in ethical, compassionate practice. Her leadership extends to community initiatives as well—she chaired the Town of Greenwich Hoarding Task Force and collaborated with law enforcement, state agencies and healthcare providers to address substance use, domestic violence, and other critical issues affecting mental health.
Amy holds a Doctorate of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional from the International Trauma Training Institute and an advocate for integrating trauma-informed principles into both education and practice. Guided by empathy, ethics, and evidence-based care, Amy continues to shape the field of social work through her clinical expertise, mentorship, and dedication to holistic healing.
• Divorce Mediation
• Southern Connecticut State University
• National Association of Social Workers
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance, resilience, ambition and a deep commitment to my own self-work and motivation to achieve my goals. My journey from crime scene work with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department to 13 years in the forensic sciences with the NYPD, and now to my current role as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, has taught me the power of growth and transformation at any age—lessons I carry forward as I prepare to launch my own practice Redwood Paths Psychotherapy in 2026.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to be open to learning—embrace both your strengths and your areas of weakness, and welcome feedback as an opportunity for growth.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I’d give to young women entering my industry is to never doubt your capabilities—keep learning, reading, welcome feedback, and find a specialty that truly energizes and inspires you.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges in the field right now are challenging insurance companies for reimbursement, the decision of paneling with insurance companies versus solo private pay only practices, and the high risk of burnout without engaging in self-care practices.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value integrity, ethics, and the rights of my patients above all in my professional life, and in my personal life, family, friends, and connection to my patients are everything to me. As one of eight siblings and a proud mom of two college students, I cherish time spent with loved ones, whether it's celebrating a family event or holiday, hiking with friends, socializing or simply relaxing and spending time with my children.