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Amy Freeman

Amy Freeman, LCSW, LCSW-C

Therapist in Maryland

Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping

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  • Skill building
  • Collaborative care
  • Mood and trauma

About Amy

Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of practice experience. She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and works from Maryland. She aims to create a nonjudgmental, accepting space where people can begin to sort out stress, mood struggles, and the day-to-day problems that feel overwhelming.

Amy has a history of supporting young adults with developmental disabilities in school settings and has worked closely with families and multidisciplinary teams. That background shaped her practical approach to problem solving and coordination with educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists when that collaboration is needed.

In sessions she focuses on skill building and improving coping. She helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and then practice different ways of responding. That often means trying new skills between sessions and checking in about what worked and what did not.

She uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide the sessions and suggest concrete tools people can use for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and trauma-related concerns.

Amy emphasizes straightforward communication and practical steps. She encourages people to bring real-life examples and small goals to each meeting. Her aim is to help people build more useful habits and feel steadier day to day.

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How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Some approaches Amy uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. That process may involve trying a few tools and adjusting based on what feels most helpful.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when a short meeting is all that is needed. It can also let someone use fewer gadgets or a phone call when video is not desirable. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor the way sessions are run to help clients practice skills in their everyday routines and apply what they learn between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?

Amy works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood patterns, depression, ADHD, and anger. She also supports people facing related concerns such as family of origin issues, grief, and relationship strain.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new coping skills, and using mindfulness to manage strong emotions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working in school and community settings and supporting young adults with developmental differences alongside families and multidisciplinary teams.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and is based in Maryland. The LCSW-C indicates a clinical license in Maryland.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing will appear during the sign-up process.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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