Profile / United States
Amy Creason, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - anxiety and addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT techniques
- Mindfulness strategies
About Amy
Amy Creason is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and related issues. Amy uses straightforward, skills-based methods and practical conversation to help people move forward.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies are part of her toolkit when clients need help with change and attention regulation.
Amy describes therapy as a partnership. She focuses on clear goals and on teaching skills clients can use between sessions. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people practice different choices in everyday situations.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a post-master's veteran behavioral health certificate. She has worked across a wide range of presenting problems, including crisis intervention, substance use concerns, and goal-focused work to optimize mental health.
Sessions combine talking with concrete exercises. Amy often brings short skill practices into appointments so people can leave with a new coping step. She asks about what is working and adjusts plans as clients try different strategies.
How Amy uses structured approaches in online sessions
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when working with clients. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts that keep problems going, and on building small behavior changes to try in daily life. DBT techniques teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and skills for managing strong feelings and impulsivity.She also uses client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises to help people notice patterns and increase moment-to-moment awareness. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Amy asks about goals and preferences, tries methods in session, and adjusts the plan based on what the person finds useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter focused check-ins when needed. Many people find that trying a method in an online session lets them practice skills between meetings and then return to discuss what worked and what did not.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting issues, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new ways of thinking, and practice different behaviors between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 10 years of experience, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and a post-master's veteran behavioral health certificate, working across many presenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the state of Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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