- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Amy
Amy Creason is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on common pressures of early adulthood and broader concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, grief, and career changes.
Amy takes a client-centered approach that focuses on goals the client wants to set. She forms a collaborative partnership and uses practical skills alongside conversational work. Sessions often mix skill-building with time to think through feelings and choices.
Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior strategies for managing strong emotions, motivational interviewing to support change, and mindfulness tools to steady attention. Amy adapts these methods to what each person needs rather than following a single script.
She has worked across a wide spectrum of needs, including substance use concerns, anger management, family conflict, crisis intervention, and general mental health optimization. Amy also helps with issues like body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and first responder problems when these show up in a client's life.
People working through early adult transitions - leaving home, starting work, relationship changes, or feeling behind after school - will find a practical focus on coping skills and goal-setting. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site steps to match and schedule a first meeting.
Approaches for online sessions and how they help
Amy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. CBT helps people identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. DBT provides practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving how someone copes during high-stress moments.She also draws on client-centered principles, which means she works together with each person to set goals and decide which methods fit best. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is collaborative - the therapist adjusts methods as needs and goals become clearer over time.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work or study schedules, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. They can also let sessions be shorter or more frequent when that suits a client's goals. Licensed professionals can help tailor the session rhythm and tools to daily life and practical constraints.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, career transitions, and related areas.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that combines practical skills and talk therapy. Expect collaborative goal-setting and mixed use of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and holds a master's degree in counseling psychology with a post-master's veteran behavioral health certificate.
Can she work with people who don't live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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