Clinical Social Work Practice – Donna Amtsberg LCSW-S
Donna Amtsberg, LCSW-S, holds Texas License #38031 and brings more than 20 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy to her private practice. Her clinical background spans more than 30 years of specialized work addressing family violence and human trafficking, and those long-term areas of focus inform the trauma-centered orientation of the practice today. The depth of experience in family violence and trafficking work sets the clinical foundation for the practice’s current emphasis on complex trauma treatment.
The practice offers two primary service modalities: traditional office-based psychotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) conducted at Brookside Ranch. Equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions are described as ground work only, meaning no riding is involved. Sessions center on relationship building with horses, which Amtsberg describes as a model that transfers directly to relationship building with other people. This experiential dimension of the work provides clients an alternative route through trauma-focused care that differs from conventional talk therapy. Amtsberg holds training and certification from the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), the professional framework structuring the EAP sessions.
Complex trauma is the stated primary clinical focus of the practice, and the dual availability of office-based and equine-assisted formats allows clients and clinician to identify the modality best suited to individual needs and preferences. The integration of experiential and traditional methods reflects Amtsberg’s view that healing from complex trauma can benefit from multiple clinical avenues. The practice serves both adolescents and adults. Group psychotherapy is available alongside individual sessions, providing an additional format for clients who may benefit from a peer-supported therapeutic environment.
Brookside Ranch serves as the setting for all equine-assisted sessions. The ranch environment and its horses are presented through a photo gallery on the practice website. Amtsberg also maintains a LinkedIn presence. She is reachable by phone at (832) 236-8446.
Specific information about telehealth availability, insurance plans accepted, self-pay fees, and the year the practice was established is not stated on the website. Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the practice directly with questions about scheduling and payment options.