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Dr. Amy Cole, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Problem solving
- Motivational work
About Amy
Dr. Amy Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 12 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues and postpartum depression. She works in English and practices several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
She holds a Doctorate of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University, an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Mental Health from the University of Missouri, and a Master’s in School Counseling from Missouri State University. Her background includes work in hospital settings supporting older adults with loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, and isolation.
In sessions she focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new ways of responding. She uses structured tools to track thinking patterns and small behavioral experiments the client can try between visits. Progress is discussed in clear, concrete terms so people know what to expect from week to week.
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered talk, motivational interviewing to build readiness for change, and solution-focused techniques to set practical next steps. That mix aims to help people manage symptoms and solve immediate problems while also addressing deeper patterns that keep difficulties coming back.
Her recent hospital work involved teaching short coping skills and practical strategies for loneliness, grief, and anxiety. Those brief interventions inform how she structures time-limited work or longer ongoing sessions depending on a person’s needs.
How cognitive and practical methods work in online sessions
Dr. Cole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different actions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try small experiments to see what changes behavior and mood. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her approach and focuses on listening and reflecting so the person’s goals guide each session.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify why change matters and build up the motivation to try new habits. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about the next steps. Together these methods help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions by combining practical skills and straightforward goal-setting.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. She will discuss options and use your goals, preferences, and how you respond in early sessions to decide which approaches to prioritize. That means she may focus on skill practice one week and on motivation or problem solving the next.
The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time. Talk with her about what kinds of session length and pacing will work best for everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues and postpartum depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses structured, practical methods that look at thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a central approach she uses alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in behavioral health settings. That background includes hospital work supporting older adults with loneliness, grief, anxiety, and depression.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. Her advanced degrees include a Doctorate of Behavioral Health and an Ed.S. in School Mental Health.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are provided?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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