- Anxiety and phobia
- Cognitive behavioral skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Amy
Amy Gardiner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and issues related to chronic illness or addiction.
She uses practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. Amy draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas alongside mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and skills people can use between meetings.
Amy helps people rebuild self-confidence and manage stress. She talks through concrete strategies for handling panic, social anxiety and phobia, and overwhelming emotions. Conversations include ways to reduce avoidance and practice new behaviors in real situations.
She also supports clients facing family problems, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. When grief, guilt, or trauma are present, sessions aim to make difficult feelings more manageable and to restore everyday functioning.
Amy’s approach centers on collaboration. She helps people set priorities, test what works, and adjust plans as needed. Her background in social work informs a focus on practical resources and community supports.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work will find the sessions oriented toward action and progress. Amy conducts therapy in English and practices in Florida as an LCSW.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused work, and mindfulness practices. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thoughts and behaviors to find patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going and introduce small behavioral changes to shift those patterns. Solution-focused methods concentrate on immediate, practical steps and goals to build momentum and problem-solve specific situations. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase tolerance for uncomfortable feelings.Choosing the best approach is part of the process. Amy will review your concerns and goals in early sessions and suggest which methods to try. She works collaboratively, testing strategies and adjusting the plan based on what helps you most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the work without promising any particular format.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia and panic attacks.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused work, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize skills and short-term strategies you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.