Amelia Aburn, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Amelia (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#111211). Amelia’s deepest intention is to provide space for kids and families to connect with the light of their true selves, and she is passionate about connecting with and caring for each individual she works with as she bears witness to their journey. Amelia believes that what we can feel, we can deeply heal.
Amelia works with a range of issues, including trauma, anxiety and depression, ADHD, self-esteem difficulties, as well as social and relationship issues. She believes in practicing mindfulness and using mind-body interventions as a means for healing, as well as a guiding force within her life. In addition to her background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she is also a Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT-200hr) and has been teaching and integrating yoga as a therapeutic support for several years. Amelia emphasizes the use of tapping into the body and breathing as a means for exploring emotions, settling the nervous system, and building a toolbox for coping no matter what the moment presents.
Guided by mindful awareness practices, she weaves the use of evidence-based CBT to empower kids and families to understand more about the ways in which their biggest challenges are related to sticky, unhelpful thought patterns that are linked to their emotions and behaviors. She is also dedicated to supporting parents in navigating the elements of caregiving and focuses on the importance of exploring family dynamics and relationships as an essential part of the healing process. Along with emphasizing parent-coaching and support, she has expertise in facilitating and co-facilitating groups ranging from school-aged kids through high schoolers, providing a therapeutic space for expressing emotions, learning new coping skills, and engaging in a growth process alongside peers.
✅ Accepting new clients
✅ In-person therapy in San Francisco
✅ Virtual therapy via telehealth
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Life stress
Depression
Emotion regulation
Attentional and behavioral challenges
Social skills
Parenting support
Body image
Low self-esteem
Puberty
Middle to high school transitions/support around stress related to the high school application process
Gender and sexuality
Clients Served
Middle School
High School
College
Young Adult
Adult
Parents
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness and Somatic Approaches
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Polyvagal Theory