- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Client-centered care
About Amy
Amy Conneely is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports those coping with caregiver fatigue, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and life changes.
Amy trained at Delaware State University where she completed both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. Her background includes hospital and hospice social work, oncology, home health, nursing homes and assisted living, substance abuse treatment centers, and residential programs for adults. These settings shaped a practical, problem-focused style of care.
In sessions she emphasizes the working relationship and treats people with dignity and respect. She uses motivational interviewing and client-centered methods to help people clarify goals and make gradual changes. Amy also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies for managing thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal stress.
Mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps are included when useful to build everyday skills. Amy favors a strengths-based approach that looks for practical tools someone can use between sessions. She is straightforward and uses clear language so people understand what to expect.
Amy works in Maryland and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are asked to use the site to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment when ready.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Amy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT often focuses on small steps someone can take in daily life despite uncomfortable feelings.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative ways of thinking and behaving. CBT exercises usually include short homework tasks to try between sessions to test new skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amy will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. She helps clients pick methods that fit their situation and adjusts plans over time based on what feels useful.
Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Amy after completing the matching questionnaire to learn which session options she currently offers and how they can fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, plus caregiver fatigue, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and respectful, using motivational interviewing, client-centered talk, and skills-based techniques such as CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in medical, geriatric, substance abuse, hospice, oncology, home health, and residential settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical) in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.