Profile / United States
Amy Oxendine, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Amy
Amy Oxendine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with seven years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, attention challenges, addiction, grief, and relationship and parenting strains. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings to notice habits and try different responses.
Amy emphasizes clear, goal-focused work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen without judgment and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Her background includes work in private mental health agencies, child protective services, hospitals, group homes, and public schools. She has experience with people affected by medical issues, military-related trauma, and complex social situations. That variety informs a pragmatic, problem-solving attitude in sessions.
In a typical meeting Amy helps define one or two small, concrete goals. She uses short exercises and homework that fit into busy schedules. Conversations are direct and focused on skills that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Amy also works with concerns linked to adoption and foster care, aging and caregiving stress, body image, chronic illness, attachment issues, codependency, and dissociation. She encourages clients to track progress and adjust plans when something isn’t working. The emphasis is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
How Amy Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to test new behaviors that change outcomes. CBT work tends to be structured and skill-based and can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and attention challenges.She also draws on client-centered methods, which focus on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity for stress and anger. Each approach has simple practices or exercises that translate well into a remote meeting.
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. Amy will work with each person to set goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative testing helps match methods to the client’s needs, schedule, and preferences.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a workday or caregiving routine and reducing travel time. If you want to book, confirm the current session formats before scheduling so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions by using short exercises, homework, and regular check-ins.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amy help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Amy uses a practical, goal-focused approach that emphasizes clear steps, skills practice, and regular check-ins to see what helps.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience across schools, hospitals, child welfare, group homes, and private mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats; check available choices when you select a time.
How are fees handled and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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