- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused work
About Amy
Amy Whitaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in practice. She works with adults and couples on concerns such as anxiety, grief, relationship strain, family conflict, infertility, and work-related stress. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation and identifying choices that feel manageable.
Amy aims to provide a steady, neutral presence during difficult moments. She listens and gently challenges perspectives so people can make decisions they feel confident about. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on what can be changed or seen differently.
Her background in social work means she draws on practical methods to address life transitions, caregiver stress, and problems related to aging and illness. She also supports people facing issues like depression, self-esteem struggles, and isolation. Financial and career stressors are part of her regular work with clients.
Amy uses approaches that help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build clearer goals. She often combines client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make concrete shifts in behavior or decision-making.
She practices in Kentucky and holds licensure as an LCSW in Florida and Kentucky. Sessions are conducted in English. For people considering a first step, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
How Amy’s approaches translate to online sessions
Amy draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to structure work online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters most to them. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small behavior changes to ease anxiety and improve mood. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change a habit or make a difficult decision by exploring values and practical next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will talk with each person about what feels useful and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide which techniques are used.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, and allowing sessions to be scheduled around work or caregiving duties. These practical benefits help people keep consistency and apply new skills between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Amy works with adults and couples on anxiety, grief, relationship and family conflict, infertility, work difficulties, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses straightforward, conversational sessions that listen first and then offer perspective and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has been in practice since 2003, bringing about 20 years of clinical experience to her work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and holds licensure as FL LCSW and KY LCSW. Her practice is based in Kentucky.
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 what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact rates depend on the client location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.