About Amy
Amy Conneely is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 15 years of practice. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Delaware State University. Amy works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her background includes work in medical social work settings such as hospitals, hospice, oncology, and home health. She has also provided services in nursing homes, assisted living, substance abuse treatment centers, and residential programs for adults. That range gives her experience with grief, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, and complex medical-social situations.
Amy describes the therapeutic relationship as central. In sessions she focuses on treating people with dignity and without judgment. Her stated approach draws on motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and strengths-based thinking alongside cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical skills.
Sessions tend to emphasize practical skills and clear goals. She uses techniques that help people notice patterns, try small changes, and manage intense feelings. For parents and people juggling caregiving, she pays attention to stress, boundaries, and coping strategies.
Amy helps people who are navigating big life transitions and the pressures that come with early adulthood, such as leaving home, starting jobs, or handling relationship shifts. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her clinical approaches shape online work
Amy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to help people clarify values and take small steps toward a life they care about. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that fit personal goals, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that worsen mood or anxiety and to practice concrete behavioral changes. CBT is useful for managing depression, anxiety, stress, and some symptoms of ADHD by breaking problems into manageable parts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress and needs change so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the online session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work shifts, or caregiving duties. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and reduce the need to be on camera when that helps someone focus.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people set goals and practice new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in medical settings, geriatric care, substance abuse treatment, and residential programs for adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical) licensed in Maryland.
Does she see people in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the available formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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