Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- North Carolina, South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Amy Gatch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, parenting strains, and changes in life. She practices from a practical, problem-solving standpoint and focuses on goals clients can use between sessions. Amy offers a calm, straightforward presence for people trying to regain control or build healthier habits.
She brings 16 years of clinical experience in South Carolina and uses clear, hands-on techniques to address everyday problems.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying small changes, and tracking what helps. Her work often includes attention to ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress when these issues are relevant to the goals a person brings. Therapy with Amy emphasizes short-term, focused strategies alongside conversations that explore how situations developed.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create small, measurable steps toward change. This combination aims to reduce intense reactions and improve coping for problems such as anger, depression, relationship concerns, and grief. Amy describes therapy as a collaborative process.
Early sessions establish clear, realistic goals and a plan to reach them. She also draws on experience from school and clinical settings to suggest practical strategies for daily life and parenting challenges. People who choose her can expect straightforward feedback, homework that reinforces session work, and adjustments to the plan as progress is made.
Amy works in English and practices in South Carolina.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How structured approaches translate to online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT sessions help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test new ways of thinking, and practice different behaviors for issues like anxiety, anger, and depression.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals. In short, focused sessions the therapist and client set clear, achievable steps and track progress over time, which works well for concrete problems and quick skill-building.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that seem to fit. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted if something isn’t working.
Online formats bring practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues for skill practice and role play. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, and ongoing encouragement. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and aligned with daily life.
Questions people ask about Amy
What concerns does Amy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting issues, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented, combining problem-solving with clear steps to try between sessions.
What is her experience background?
She has 16 years of clinical experience and has worked in school and clinical settings supporting people with a range of needs.
What credentials and state licensure does she hold?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials, licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina, and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.