- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused goals
About Amy
Amy Doliver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Reissued (LCSW-R) in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related concerns common in early adulthood. Amy also addresses depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and eating issues among other areas listed in her practice.
She helps people who are trying to repair trust and improve communication in close relationships. Amy supports partners who want stronger emotional connection and clearer boundaries. She uses direct, skills-focused work so people notice practical changes between sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping strategies for intense emotions and recurring patterns. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set concrete goals and track progress. Trauma-Focused work is included for people who need help processing difficult past events.
Amy blends skill teaching, problem-solving, and structured reflection in sessions. She makes space for honest conversation about day-to-day pressures like work, study, money, and identity transitions. Sessions are aimed at helping clients gain tools they can apply right away.
Clients can expect clear discussion of goals and steps to reach them. Amy’s background and long experience with relational issues shape a practical, steady style. For anyone weighing a first appointment, she recommends starting with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step to set the first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It teaches clear tools for managing anxiety, depression, and persistent worry that can be practiced between sessions. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Those techniques help with intense feelings, relationship conflicts, and self-control challenges. Finding the right approach is part of the process and Amy works collaboratively to choose methods that fit each person's goals and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps the person make steady, practical progress. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting into a work or study break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when days are busy. The focus remains on learning skills, tracking small changes, and applying steps between appointments to handle life transitions, relationship repair, and stress in everyday situations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based methods including CBT and DBT, combined with solution-focused steps to set and reach goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; confirm the available options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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