Profile / United States
Amy FitzGerald, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness based work
- Somatic approaches
About Amy
Amy FitzGerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience. She sees people for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to ADHD and LGBT identity.
Amy uses clear, goal-focused sessions that combine talk work with body-centered practices. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness and somatic techniques. Sessions aim to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and build practical skills for day-to-day life.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University and extensive study in yoga, meditation, trauma-informed yoga, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Integrative Restoration (iRest). That training informs how she blends breath, movement, and attention with cognitive strategies.
She has worked with adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and students facing intense academic or career pressures. In practice she focuses on concrete goals such as improving emotional regulation, reducing worry, managing career or parenting stress, and addressing attachment or family-of-origin concerns.
Amy frames therapy as collaborative and practical. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps set achievable steps toward stated goals. Sessions emphasize skill building, experiments between sessions, and attention to how the body holds stress.
How CBT, ACT and mindfulness translate to online sessions
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce worry and change unhelpful habits. That work often includes short experiments and homework that can be reviewed in session. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice actions aligned with those values even when difficult feelings are present. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful for a person. This collaborative process helps decide whether CBT skills, ACT values work, mindfulness practice, or somatic techniques are emphasized.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and bring real-life situations into the conversation. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the exact online options available before booking. A clear plan for scheduling and how to practice between sessions is discussed during the first meeting.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and body image.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and test practical alternatives. Sessions include exercises to practice new responses between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has 14 years of clinical experience. Her work has included adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, and young people under academic or career stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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