Dr. Amy Vail

Psychologist ~ Licensed in CA & NV. Approved by PSYPACT. Telehealth in 40 + States. I help adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Psychic.

Individual & intensive sessions. Reiki Master, Energetic
Medicine, Conscious Healing Practitioner.

05/01/2026

So grateful to be seen. 🌟

I'm honored to be a finalist for the fourth year in a row for Best Mental Health Care Provider in the Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee 2026.

If you've ever felt seen, heard, or supported by me, I'd love your vote. May 1 through May 15, once daily.

Thank you for inviting me into your world.

With love and gratitude, Dr. Amy Vail

💫 Vote daily: https://ogden.revfluent.com/bestof/og/kzjmrggvld/2xn4xd2x9d
Or check the link in my bio 🩷

04/19/2026

Puppy love = a sunny afternoon and a crunchy snack! 🌲🐾

Meet Churro, the little pinecone connoisseur. It’s safe to say he’s officially obsessed with Mother Nature’s ultimate chew toy, pinecones!

Turn the volume up for those satisfying ASMR crunches! 🔊🐶

04/17/2026

Early in life, the mind develops strategies to help people feel safe. 💚

📖 Read the full blog, link in bio.

04/11/2026

Before allowing access to technology, it’s important to establish clear boundaries and outline the consequences that will occur when children break the rules.

Mistakes are a natural part of learning and fuel growth. Children learn best when they have consistent guidance, clear boundaries, and the support of caring adults. An essential role for caretakers is to create safe and supportive environments where children feel confident that help is available if needed.
By approaching mistakes this way, they become meaningful learning opportunities.

04/08/2026

Your past may shape you, but it does not define you. ❤️

03/28/2026

There is a big difference between interacting with technology to create content versus using it to consume content. Not all ‘screen time’ has the same impact on the consumer. Creating activities such as writing, music, or art stimulates the brain and fosters growth. Mindless scrolling and content consumption negatively affect attention and mood and can affect overall physical and mental health.

Researchers are exploring how technology impacts the body and brain. Technology is not inherently bad. However, understanding how people interact with technology is important. Balance is important.

The goal is intentional, creative engagement with technology. Having open conversations with young people about how they use technology — and how it makes them feel — is a meaningful place to start. Small shifts in daily habits can have a lasting impact on health and well-being. 💛

03/26/2026

Emotional well-being develops through repeated experiences of being seen, heard, and valued. 💚🧡

03/24/2026

The need for others is an inherent aspect of being human, not a sign of deficiency. 🩵

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03/21/2026

One of the most harmful aspects of cyberbullying is related to the anonymity of the aggressor, which makes it easy to send and receive hurtful messages. Children commonly receive cruel messages from strangers AND “frenemies” online.

These anonymous interactions often begin as part of a ‘game,’ where people are encouraged to ‘swipe’ to see what others think about them. These experiences expose them to harsh, hurtful comments and distressing content that negatively impact their mental health.

Recognizing the existence of anonymous online spaces and understanding the risks is vital to guiding children towards safer spaces. Whether or not you think your children are exposed (they are), open the conversation about anonymity, discernment, healthy boundaries, and self-worth.

03/20/2026

Emotional growth and development is fundamentally relational. Relationships shape, support, and challenge us.

03/18/2026

Emotional well-being is not achieved solely through self-reliance or stoicism. It develops through repeated experiences of being seen, heard, and valued in relational contexts. 💚

Emotional well-being develops through repeated experiences of being seen, heard, and valued. 💚

📖 Read the full blog, link in bio.

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