Amy Freeman, LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Amy Freeman uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, mood shifts, anxiety, and trauma. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, and she brings eleven years of hands-on experience to her work. Amy writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard from the first session.

Amy blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and mindfulness practices for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. For people processing trauma, she draws on trauma-focused approaches that emphasize safety and gradual change.

Approach and online care that fits your life

Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of responding to stress and mood problems. CBT focuses on clear, practical steps that can reduce worry and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and mindfulness practices to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness. DBT skills can be especially useful when strong emotions get in the way of relationships and daily tasks, while mindfulness supports attention and grounding.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Amy works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, comfort level, and challenges. She explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging work for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make regular care easier to fit into day-to-day life.