- Goal oriented
- Mindfulness informed
- Adoption aware
About Amy
Amy FitzGerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, identity concerns, grief, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. Amy meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward clearer goals.
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions mix talk therapy with body-based practices when helpful. She emphasizes setting achievable goals and building skills you can use between visits. Amy treats each person as the expert on their own life and adapts her approach to fit individual needs and values.
Over 14 years in clinical settings give her experience with diverse populations, including adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and adults facing demanding academic or career paths. She combines mindfulness practices and somatic techniques with evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and rebuild daily routines.
Therapeutic tools may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness exercises, and somatic work such as trauma-informed yoga or breathing practices. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-focused, with practical homework and skills practice when appropriate.
Amy earned a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University and holds the LCSW credential in North Carolina. She offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Amy commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that align with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and stress levels.She also incorporates Mindfulness practices to strengthen attention and calm the nervous system. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, stress, and grief by teaching simple exercises to return attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. A therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals evolve and progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and offering options when work or study makes in-person visits difficult. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work still allows for skill practice, homework, and somatic exercises adapted for a home setting, making it possible to integrate tools into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amy address in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal-oriented, combining talk therapy with body-based practices and practical skill-building.
What background does she bring to therapy work?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked with adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and adults in demanding academic or career tracks.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.