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ABOUT Dr. Amy Maragos

Hi, I’m Dr. Amy

My path to becoming a psychologist has been beautifully unconventional. After working as an accountant and becoming a stay-at-home mom, my life transformed when my second child needed life-saving surgery at six weeks old. Through those challenging weeks in the hospital, surrounded by medical staff and loved ones holding hope with us, I learned a profound lesson: vulnerability is where joy and human connection truly flourish.

This experience, combined with my own transformative journey in therapy, led me back to graduate school to pursue a deeper calling. As a client, I experienced firsthand the power of unconditional positive regard and the healing that comes from having a safe space to explore one's inner world. This inspired me to pursue not only a master's in counseling, but ultimately a doctorate in counseling psychology.

What I've learned from both sides of the therapeutic relationship is that genuine connection requires mutual trust and vulnerability. Sometimes, my role is to hold hope for clients until they can carry it themselves. I believe that understanding someone's story helps their choices and behaviors make sense, and I'm continuously inspired by my clients' resilience and capacity for growth. My goal is to help each person live more consciously and authentically, creating positive ripples throughout our community.

Full Potential Psych in Overland Park, Kansas

Transformative Therapy to Help You Heal

CORE VALUES:

Autonomy

Empathy

Honesty

Flexibility

CORE VALUES: Autonomy ☼ Empathy ☼ Honesty ☼ Flexibility ☼

therapeutic speciAlties

My Specialties

At the heart of my work is empathy. Most of us simply want to feel heard, understood, and accepted. Therapy offers that space.

Together, we explore the patterns behind your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. We look at how past experiences may be shaping your present and influencing the way you move through the world.

What to Expect:

I believe therapy is a place to feel seen, not judged.

Sometimes my role is to hold hope for you until you are able to hold it for yourself. Other times, it is to gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you.

Our work is collaborative. You are not talked at or analyzed from a distance. Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about understanding you, and from that understanding, change becomes possible.

Your Safe Place to Land

Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or deeper connections, you deserve support on this path. I strive to create a gentle haven where you can explore your truth, reconnect with your authentic self, and build a life that feels genuine and fulfilling. Taking the first step toward healing takes courage, and I'm here to walk beside you as you rebuild trust—both with yourself and in your relationships. If you're ready to begin this journey, I would be honored to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.

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