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Amy Heim, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R in New York - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practice
About Amy
Amy Heim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges around intimacy and parenting.
She uses clear, practical methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. That can mean learning simple exercises to manage anxiety, testing different ways of responding in relationships, or building steady routines that reduce low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she includes among others to help people change thinking patterns that keep problems going.
Amy also draws on acceptance and commitment strategies and mindfulness to help people live by their values even when feelings are strong. Attachment-informed work is used to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. Narrative techniques can be used to rewrite how someone tells their story when old versions no longer fit.
Sessions focus on concrete steps and short-term skills as well as broader patterns. Amy works with people to set clear goals, try out new behaviors between meetings, and track what helps. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at making everyday life easier to manage.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and formats offered.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
Online work can include focused CBT routines that help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often involve brief experiments, worksheets, and behavior plans to practice between meetings, useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to help people clarify values and take actions that matter despite difficult feelings. ACT often includes short exercises to notice feelings without getting stuck and steps to move toward chosen goals. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can guide hands-on strategies for clearer communication and boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches collaboratively. That makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn’t working.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not specify them. Ask about what’s offered so sessions fit into daily life - for example, options that work around work breaks, require less screen time, or support quick check-ins. Online meetings can help people practice skills in their real settings and fit therapy into a busy schedule without promising specific formats.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices concrete alternatives and behavioral experiments to test changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, relationship and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) licensed in New York and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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