Profile / United States
Amy Thomas, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment work
- DBT skills
About Amy
Amy Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience based in Texas. She works with people who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. She also addresses concerns related to identity, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, and coping with life changes.
Amy uses clear, practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work, and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new ways of responding, and building concrete skills to manage stress and strong emotions. She includes relationship-focused tools when intimacy or family issues are part of the problem.
Her background includes work with people who have experienced abuse, attachment disruptions, adoption and foster care issues, and complex grief or abandonment concerns. She also supports people dealing with body image, eating and food-related issues, gender dysphoria concerns, and non-traditional relationship dynamics such as kink or BDSM when those topics arise in therapy.
Amy uses practical exercises, guided discussion, and behavioral strategies to address impulsivity, control issues, and the routines that keep problems going. She draws on DBT skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed. She helps people weigh options and set achievable steps for change.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys riding horses, reading, and painting. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options provided.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful behaviors. CBT involves setting clear goals, running short experiments between sessions, and practicing skills that reduce anxiety and low mood.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions in close relationships. This work helps when trust, abandonment, or attachment wounds affect intimacy and family interactions. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy is used to focus on the person’s priorities and pace; it emphasizes listening and following the client’s goals while applying practical strategies.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Amy collaborates with people to choose or combine approaches based on their needs, goals, and what feels most practical. She will review options and adjust the plan as you progress.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and enabling sessions from different locations when needed. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling so sessions align with your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Idaho, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus issues around identity, parenting, ADHD, eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to practice skills between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and a practice history that includes trauma, mood and personality concerns as well as relationship and eating issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and also holds an LCSW in Idaho. Her practice is listed as based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any region-specific details when you schedule.
How are session formats arranged?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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