Amy Hausman, LPC

Amy Hausman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and grief. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, manageable changes. Amy keeps conversations direct and grounded while keeping a warm, approachable tone.

Amy brings three years of licensed experience and a longer history working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes. She also has experience with LGBT issues and with perinatal concerns like pregnancy emotions and postpartum struggles.

Sessions focus on practical steps a person can use between meetings. Amy draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and client-centered approaches to match work to each person's goals. She talks through strategies for reducing distress, shifting patterns, and building skills for daily life.

Amy aims to make the first steps easier by creating a relaxed, down-to-earth setting where people can speak honestly. She uses humor when helpful and prefers straightforward conversation rather than clinical distance. Her goal is to form a collaborative relationship so people feel heard and understood as they work toward clearer goals.

People meet with Amy through online formats that fit their schedules. She guides each person in picking approaches and tools that fit their situation, then adapts sessions over time as needs change.

How CBT and ACT translate to online therapy

Amy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or relationship stress. CBT uses practical exercises such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing small behavior changes to build clearer routines and reduce distress.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable emotions appear. ACT focuses on learning to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and on identifying meaningful steps that align with what matters most.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Amy works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, pace, and preferences. She checks in over time and adjusts techniques based on what helps most in real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill practice and deeper dialogue. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for ongoing prompts, quick reflections, and between-session support. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, parenting, and daily life.