Amy Crabtree, LCSW

Amy Crabtree uses practical, skills-based therapy that helps people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. Amy focuses on clear goals a person sets and works alongside them to reach those goals.

Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. She completed requirements for her LCSW in 2012 and spent 12 years working in community mental health as an outpatient therapist. During that time she supported people with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, including substance abuse treatment programs.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with depression, and navigate relationship and family conflict. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Career stress, parenting strain, and the emotional impact of life changes are part of her regular work.

Amy emphasizes respect and compassion in sessions. She approaches therapy without judgment and centers the goals each person brings. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that connect thoughts, feelings, and actions.

People can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what can change. Amy aims to meet each person where they are and to help build manageable tools for daily life.

CBT-focused care through online sessions

Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior. CBT breaks problems into concrete steps so someone can try small changes and track what helps. It is often useful for stress, phobias, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily life.

The choice of approach is collaborative. Amy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which skills and strategies to try first. The plan can change over time based on what is effective and what the person feels is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills work and coaching. Phone sessions can fit a break during a workday or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let someone check in between sessions or use shorter, more frequent exchanges for support. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments.