- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship concerns
About Amy
Amy Salim is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Ohio with 17 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, and people dealing with relationship and self-esteem concerns. Amy aims to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can talk through what matters to them and build practical steps forward.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on identifying those strengths and using them to move through current challenges. Amy speaks plainly and keeps goals realistic so progress feels achievable.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice helping people manage life changes such as divorce, midlife transitions, and shifts in family structure. She has also supported people with drug and alcohol concerns and stress tied to family of origin issues and infidelity.
Amy addresses codependency, communication problems, control issues, and commitment concerns in straightforward terms. She helps with body image, guilt and shame, jealousy, and discovering life purpose when routines or roles shift.
Therapy with Amy focuses on steady, practical work - small steps that add up. She encourages clients to try strategies between sessions and brings a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach to planning next steps.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Amy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills for managing anxiety and stress through short exercises and step-by-step plans. This approach is useful for everyday worries and panic-like reactions.Another useful method focuses on behavior and routines to reduce addiction-related urges and build healthier patterns. Sessions look at triggers and replace unhelpful habits with small, manageable alternatives that fit daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan so the client stays involved in decisions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also help people maintain momentum between sessions by making appointments simpler to schedule. Licensed professionals can tailor online sessions to practical life demands while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Amy help with?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship worries, and self-esteem problems. She also supports people coping with life changes like separation, midlife shifts, and blended family issues.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She treats clients as experts in their own story and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to build on strengths and set realistic, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amy brings 17 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes helping people with addictions, relationship problems, and major life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio. The profile lists Ohio as her professional location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients. Prospective clients should plan for services within her licensed region.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.