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Amy Freeman, LCSW, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Mood and anxiety care
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About Amy
Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 11 years of experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Amy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches when those methods fit the situation. Her work focuses on practical skills people can try between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes work in non-public school settings supporting young adults aged 15 to 22 with developmental disabilities and their families. That role involved coordinating with educators, speech and occupational therapists, and behavior specialists to identify needs and plan supports. She brings that experience to clinical work that often involves family of origin issues, school and life transitions, and complex mood or behavioral concerns.
In sessions she helps people name patterns of thinking, test new ways of responding, and practice coping techniques. She aims to make interventions straightforward and action oriented so clients can see what changes in day-to-day life. The focus is on learning concrete tools for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and handling practical challenges.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Amy uses a subscription model for billing that can be canceled at any time, with session cost varying by location.
How CBT, DBT, and trauma work in online sessions
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tests small changes to reduce distress. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related habits, and mood issues by focusing on concrete steps and short experiments.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are practical exercises clients can practice between sessions to manage intense emotions and impulsive reactions. When trauma is part of the picture, trauma-focused work aims to reduce the hold of past events through gradual, paced interventions that focus on safety and skills first.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist reviews goals, symptoms, and preferences and recommends which methods to try first. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, and sessions emphasize trying real-world skills between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, or choose not to be on camera during certain sessions. These practical benefits help people integrate skills into everyday life without requiring travel.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and anger, plus related mood and behavioral issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. Sessions include practical exercises to apply between meetings.
What other therapeutic styles does she use?
She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills such as emotion regulation and mindfulness, and uses trauma-focused techniques when trauma is a concern.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience and has worked in non-public school settings with young adults who have developmental disabilities, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
Which credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials, with the LCSW-C in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not work with international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact session cost varies depending on location.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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