- CBT and DBT
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness tools
About Amy
Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and LCSW-C, based in Maryland. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, ADHD, and anger. Her manner is direct and accepting, and she aims to make sessions practical and easy to understand.
Amy has a background supporting young adults ages 15 to 22 with developmental disabilities in non-public school settings. That work included coordinating with education teams, speech and occupational services, and behavior specialists to identify areas of need and plan interventions. She brings that team-oriented experience into one-on-one care by focusing on clear goals and concrete steps.
Her approach centers on helping people change unhelpful thinking and develop better coping skills. She uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and adds skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage emotion and behavior in the moment. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused tools are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person's goals.
Sessions focus on practical skills. Clients work on thought patterns, emotion regulation, problem solving, and daily routines that affect mood and stress. Amy favors interventions that can be practiced between appointments so progress continues outside sessions.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and steady support while they learn new ways to handle difficult feelings and situations. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match needs to scheduling and next steps.
How core approaches guide online sessions
Amy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people make concrete changes. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. DBT provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, which is useful for anger, impulsivity, and intense mood swings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and needs, and will adjust methods as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist set practical goals and try approaches that fit everyday life.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between in-person visits. It also supports continuing work when life circumstances make clinic visits difficult. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial matching and scheduling steps to find an arrangement that fits your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, ADHD, anger, and related challenges including codependency and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and accepting, with a focus on practical skills. Sessions emphasize changing thinking patterns and building coping strategies that can be used day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience, including work with young adults in non-public school settings and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials, with the LCSW-C noted for Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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