- Strengths based
- Trauma informed
- Focus on relationships
About Amy
Amy Conneely is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with more than 15 years of experience. She trained at Delaware State University and has worked across hospitals, hospice care, oncology, home health, nursing homes, assisted living, substance abuse programs, and residential services. Amy draws on that range to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, caregiver fatigue, and parenting challenges.
Her approach centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. She uses a strengths-based and client-centered stance to meet people where they are. Conversations focus on what matters to each person and practical steps they can take between sessions.
Amy uses a mix of evidence-informed tools to match the needs of each client. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and from dialectical behavior strategies to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and acceptance methods help with tolerating hard feelings and staying grounded.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and family concerns. Motivational interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person can handle.
People often come for help with major life transitions, chronic health or caregiving stress, and problems shaped by trauma or loss. Amy works to make therapy practical and understandable so clients can try new skills in daily life and notice what changes over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses clear steps and homework to practice new ways of thinking, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better ways to handle intense feelings. These skills can be helpful for mood instability, strong anger, and relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Amy will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and situation. That decision is collaborative and can shift as therapy progresses.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fit into a lunch break, or avoid needing to be on camera, depending on the available format. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to work well in remote sessions, focusing on practical tools people can use in daily life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amy often help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar-related concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Amy blends a client-centered, strengths-based style with practical techniques. Sessions focus on respectful conversation, skill building, and steps you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in medical social work, geriatric settings, substance abuse treatment, hospice, oncology, home health, and residential programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Amy holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and provides services based in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.