- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Family of origin
About Amy
Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C in Maryland, with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, anger, trauma and related issues. Amy also lists family of origin issues among her focus areas.
She has worked in school settings with young adults who have developmental disabilities and with their families. That work involved coordinating with educators and therapy professionals to identify needs and support functioning in daily life. Her background gives practical experience with multidisciplinary teams and with navigating education-related systems.
In sessions she focuses on helping people change unhelpful thought patterns and build coping skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to address mood, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. Mindfulness approaches and trauma-focused methods are part of her toolbox when appropriate.
Clients can expect direct, skill-based work aimed at specific problems like anxiety, depression, or family pattern concerns. Amy emphasizes learning new strategies for handling strong emotions and improving everyday functioning.
Her practice is grounded in work with individuals and in collaboration with other professionals when needed. People interested in starting can follow the platform steps to match and schedule an initial session. Sessions are conducted in English and she works from Maryland as her listed location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves setting clear goals, practicing new skills between sessions, and tracking progress to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills work to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be taught in-session and practiced during daily life to help with impulsivity and strong emotions. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amy will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client’s needs and goals. That choice is guided by discussion of symptoms, what has or hasn’t worked before, and practical preferences for how to learn skills. The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling step to choose what will best fit daily routines.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Amy focuses on stress, anxiety, bipolar and depression, ADHD, anger, trauma and related mood concerns. She also lists family of origin issues among her areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches are added when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in clinical and school settings with young adults and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and lists Maryland as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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