Amy FreemanLCSW, LCSW-C

Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland. She brings 11 years of practice to sessions and aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and the fallout from trauma. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping clients develop clearer thinking and healthier coping skills.

She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. Mindfulness strategies are woven into sessions to teach grounding and present-moment awareness. Trauma-focused work is available for those processing past harm and its effects on current life.

Amy has experience working with young adults with developmental disabilities in school settings, and she is familiar with coordinating care alongside educators and allied professionals. That background informs a practical, team-aware way of working that looks at everyday needs as well as symptoms. She emphasizes collaborating with clients to find useful solutions rather than offering one-size-fits-all fixes.

Sessions focus on concrete skills - thinking differently about problems, reducing overwhelm, and practicing new behaviors between meetings. Amy describes her style as accepting and steady, aiming to help people move forward through small, sustainable steps.

If you are juggling fertility questions, family-of-origin concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, or the impact of relationship violence, she can help you sort priorities and plan next steps.

How specific approaches shape online therapy

Amy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be useful when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily life and relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first, then adjust the plan as needed. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most helpful and workable.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Ask about available online options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or medical appointments, and certain formats may be simpler when needing a shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Talk with Amy about what will best fit your routine and needs.