Amy Morin, LCSW began working as a psychotherapist in 2002. As a licensed clinical social worker, she helped children, teens, and adults build the mental strength they needed to reach their greatest potential.
Amy is an international bestselling author. Her books, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do," "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do, and "13 Things Strong Kids Do," have sold more than 1 million copies.
She frequently delivers keynote speeches on mental strength. Some of the organizations that have hired her to speak include Google, YouTube, The National Nuclear Security Administration, The American Academy of Pediatrics, Under Armour, and Johnson & Johnson.
Amy has been quoted or mentioned in many major online and print publications, including Time, Fast Company, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Oprah.com, Men’s Health, and Money. She's also appeared on-camera for interviews with Inside Edition, Good Day New York, Inc., CNBC, Fox Business, and Good Morning America.
Amy served as Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind from 2020-2023.
Amy received her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Maine and her master's degree in social work from the University of New England.
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