- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Solution-focused work
About Amy
Amy Klein Duane is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. She practices in Arizona and works with stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia.
She draws on many years working across age groups, including work on child development and teen challenges. That background informs how she notices patterns in behavior and relationships. She has experience in day treatment programs for chronic mental illness and has worked with aging and independence issues and bereavement counseling.
Amy often uses short-term, solution-focused methods when they fit a person's goals. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with short-term psychodynamic ideas to help people learn practical coping skills and understand recurring patterns. Sessions include teaching skills, talking through recent problems, and identifying strengths people can use right away.
Her style is attentive and observant; she listens closely and responds directly. She adapts the mix of methods based on what a person needs rather than following a single approach.
People looking for support with social anxiety and phobia, selective mutism, or repeated avoidance in social settings will find a clinician experienced with these concerns. Amy also works with caregivers, older adults facing loss of independence, and those navigating major life transitions.
To begin, prospective clients select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and the service uses a cancelable subscription model.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought and behavior patterns and try small changes that can reduce anxiety and avoidance. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills to use between sessions, which fits well with remote check-ins.She also uses short-term Psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated patterns that show up in relationships and social situations. That approach helps people make sense of why they react a certain way and can be paired with skill-based work to create clearer steps forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and immediate needs and then recommend a mix of methods. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively how much skill work or reflective work to use.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for short check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills in everyday settings while getting real-time feedback from a licensed professional.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She often blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and short-term psychodynamic ideas, plus solution-focused steps when helpful. The focus is on learning coping skills and addressing current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience, including work with child development, adolescent concerns, day treatment for chronic mental illness, and grief counseling.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and California and practices in Arizona.
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 session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.