- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness and DBT
About Amy
Amy Roth is an LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health) in South Dakota and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents 15 and older on problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her practice includes concerns common in young adulthood like starting careers, identity questions, and relationship stress.
Amy keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She listens for what feels most pressing, then helps people break problems into smaller steps. That can mean learning ways to manage panic, looking at how early relationships shape current behavior, or building skills to reduce overwhelming emotions.
Her background is in counseling and human resource development, with a master’s degree from South Dakota State University earned in 2007. Over 15 years she has worked across settings and with a wide range of concerns. She uses several approaches so she can match methods to what a person needs right now.
Amy draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered work to keep the focus on the person’s goals and DBT and mindfulness tools when emotion regulation is a priority.
Practical problem solving is central to her work. Sessions are used to develop clearer communication, create coping plans for stress, and set steps toward bigger life goals. She encourages straightforward tracking of what helps and what should change.
People who reach out usually want clear tools and honest conversation about next steps. Amy prefers to shape therapy around the immediate concerns and goals people bring into the room.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy commonly blends attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioral strategies to support people dealing with relationships, anxiety, mood problems, and life changes. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.She also uses client-centered techniques that keep the conversation centered on the person’s goals, and draws on DBT and mindfulness practices when emotion regulation or intense stress is present. These approaches translate to online sessions as tools and exercises you can use between meetings, such as thought records, grounding practices, and communication scripts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Amy will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean adjusting the balance of skills work, practical problem solving, and relationship-focused discussion over time.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around school or work and using brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep momentum between meetings and to practice skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation, attachment-informed work, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness tools. The focus is practical skills and clearer thinking for day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Amy has 15 years of experience in counseling after completing her master’s in Counseling and Human Resource Development in 2007.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC-MH in South Dakota and LMHC credentials, and she practices from South Dakota.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the profile.
How do sessions and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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