- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Relationship patterns
About Amy
Amy Heim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with 15 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Amy aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supportive.
Amy uses clear, practical conversation to help people name what feels off. She helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of goals and tries different ways to respond. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into daily life.
Amy has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, eating and body image issues, and ADHD. She also supports people coping with caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. In sessions she creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be said without judgment. The focus is on what the client wants to change and practical ways to get there. Amy partners with each person to set clear goals and track progress. People who choose her often want steady, practical support through hard life moments. She encourages questions and will work with clients to find approaches that fit their needs and values.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many online sessions use tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small committed steps toward goals. ACT emphasizes noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that match what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common approach Amy uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that affects work and money decisions. Attachment-Based work focuses on how early relationship patterns show up now and can help improve communication and intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide practical skills that carry into everyday routines without promising specific results.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to money and stress?
She works with stress and anxiety that can come with financial pressure and career changes, and helps people manage how money worries affect daily life and relationships.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical conversation and collaborative problem solving, focusing on small steps and coping strategies that fit into everyday routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including depression, trauma, parenting, and ADHD.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is a LCSW-R, licensed in New York, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 schedule sessions according to therapist availability.