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Amy Swetnam, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and Trauma
See online therapy options- Addictions
- Trauma informed
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Amy
Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 36 years of experience supporting people through difficult life issues. She helps with problems such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress. Sessions are practical and focused on skills to manage symptoms and handle hard moments.
Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try different responses. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, short-term goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work when past harm affects current functioning.
In sessions she aims to build a working plan with clear steps. That can include homework between meetings, simple behavior experiments, and ways to track progress. The emphasis is on actionable techniques people can use in daily life.
Her scope covers many related concerns such as codependency, substance use, caregiver stress, mood disorders, postpartum depression, and issues tied to gender and sexual identity. She also addresses work and life transitions, career questions, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs.
Amy communicates directly and plainly about goals and next steps. New clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to outline priorities. This helps set realistic, measurable targets from the first meetings.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include short exercises, tracking, and homework to practice between meetings.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy which concentrates on small, achievable changes and clear goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past events continue to affect current feelings and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. She will discuss the options with each person and choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what shows measurable progress. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistency with brief, focused work that supports everyday changes.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and related areas such as caregiver stress and substance use.
What therapeutic style does she use?
The work is practical and goal-oriented, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies plus Trauma-Focused Therapy when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of clinical experience and has worked with many people across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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