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Amy Inman

Amy Inman, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions focus

Missouri

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Missouri / 2017036045; LCSW, Arkansas / 6582-C
NPI
1639427099
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Social anxiety help

About Amy

Amy Inman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas and Missouri with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.

Amy focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She invites clients to describe what feels hardest and what they hope will be different. Sessions center on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and tracking what helps over time.

She also supports concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and substance use. Other areas she addresses include family problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, mood concerns, self-love, and women’s issues.

Amy aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into smaller parts. She and the client set attainable goals and review progress regularly. The work is paced to suit each person’s needs and readiness for change.

Before a first appointment she asks people to identify a few current priorities. That gives the first session a clear focus. Over repeat meetings she adjusts plans based on what clients report is working and what still feels stuck.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Amy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in plain, practical terms. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep anxiety and avoidance active, then testing small behavioral changes to reduce distress. This method can help with fears about social situations and repeated avoidance.

Another approach concentrates on coping skills for stress, mood, and cravings. It teaches short exercises for managing overwhelming moments, pacing difficult tasks, and building steady routines that support mood and recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amy collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She will try an approach, check how it feels, and adapt if needed so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as format details are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to help people keep therapy consistent amid daily demands.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Missouri, Arkansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia among other related issues.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions emphasize plain conversation, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small practical changes to see what helps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience as a clinician working in related areas.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Arkansas and Missouri and is based in Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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