- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Person-centered focus
About Amy
Amy Wesley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with nine years of practice in North Carolina. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, self-esteem, grief, and young adult issues. She offers therapy in English and accepts international clients.
Amy uses a person-centered attitude as the backbone of her work. She integrates practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing methods when appropriate. Sessions focus on straightforward problem-solving and skill building rather than jargon.
In session Amy helps people sort through real-life pressures like starting careers, moving out, relationship strain, and feeling behind peers. Conversations tend to focus on communication, boundaries, managing strong emotions, and coping strategies that fit everyday life. She also addresses family and blended family concerns, fatherhood issues, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, and issues around sexuality and identity.
Her practical approach includes building clearer communication, reducing avoidance, and learning tools to manage anxiety and anger. Therapy may include short behavioral experiments, exercises to track thoughts and feelings, and skills for handling conflict. Amy encourages steady progress through small, achievable steps.
Clients who value direct talk about life changes, work, and relationships may find her approach useful. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How Amy’s therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Amy commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small committed actions that align with what matters. It can help with feeling stuck, low motivation, and life transitions. CBT breaks down situations, thoughts, and behaviors to identify patterns and try small experiments that change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and social worries.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amy will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client’s situation. That means the plan can change over time as skills are learned and priorities shift, and decisions are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue regular work while handling school, job shifts, or life changes without needing to rearrange your day entirely.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, addictions, and young adult issues among others.
How does she approach therapy?
Amy uses a person-centered foundation and integrates ACT, CBT, DBT techniques and EMDR methods as useful. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults and families in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available for your situation.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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