- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work
About Amy
Amy Salim is an Ohio-licensed clinical social worker (LISW) with 17 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Amy focuses on practical support for people navigating the pressures of early adulthood and beyond.
She helps clients break down immediate problems into manageable steps. Sessions aim to identify strengths, reduce overwhelming thoughts, and build clearer options for next moves. Amy encourages people to use the skills they already have while learning new ways to handle setbacks.
Her work covers a range of relationship and personal issues. This includes communication problems, commitment worries, infidelity, blended family issues, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also addresses body image, codependency, guilt and shame, and struggles with purpose or midlife transitions.
Amy has spent much of her career supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and related control issues. She offers straightforward guidance for people trying to make changes, including steps to manage cravings and rebuild routines.
Clients can expect clear, direct conversations about goals and next steps. Amy values collaboration and practical planning over vague reassurance. To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can map out immediate priorities together.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online work
Evidence-based techniques typically used in work like this include skills-focused cognitive methods and behavioral strategies. Cognitive-style work helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test them with simple experiments. This is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and decision-making stress.Behavioral strategies focus on small, consistent actions that change routines and reduce harmful habits. That can include step-by-step plans for cutting back on substance use, rebuilding daily structure, or practicing new relationship behaviors. These methods aim to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is working. Clients help set priorities so sessions stay focused on real-life challenges.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from their Ohio therapist while keeping appointments practical for study, work, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include body image, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, aiming to identify strengths and create clear next steps. Conversations focus on skills people can use right away.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience helping adults with the concerns listed above.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.