Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Amy works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Delaware, Idaho
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Amy Hayes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience in counseling. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, anger, and challenges tied to relationships and life transitions. Amy works with individuals who want practical strategies and steady support during tough times.
Amy has worked in both large cities and small towns and has experience with a range of cultures. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and comfort level, shaping the pace and focus around what feels most useful.
Background and approach
Amy draws on her own life experience of overcoming hardship to offer encouragement and realistic steps forward. In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to build different responses. She also incorporates humanistic and empowering approaches that help people tap their own strengths and make changes that fit their life.
Amy often frames work around tasks and daily actions so progress feels concrete. Clients come for short-term problem solving as well as for support through longer losses and trauma. Amy explains options clearly, checks in about what is working, and adjusts plans when needed.
Her aim is to help people find relief, learn new life skills, and move toward goals they care about. She practices in Delaware and conducts sessions in English. Amy encourages anyone who is ready to take a first step toward change to reach out and explore whether her style feels like a good match.
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.
Approaches that guide online care
Amy uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. This approach is useful for worry, low mood, anger, and everyday stress because it focuses on small changes that make a difference.She also draws on humanistic and strengths-based methods that center the client's values and resources. Those approaches help people build confidence, clarify goals, and reconnect with what matters to them.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Amy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as therapy progresses. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill practice, supportive reflection, or a mix of both.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins or for people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, and family obligations while keeping care consistent and accessible.
Questions people ask about Amy
What issues does Amy focus on in sessions?
Sessions address a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship strain, self-esteem, trauma, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, career questions, and bipolar-related challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach mixes cognitive behavioral ideas with humanistic and empowering methods and task-oriented work. That means practical skills, attention to strengths, and focused actions to help people make changes.
What is Amy's background in counseling?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience working in both large cities and small towns and with people from a variety of cultures.
Where is Amy licensed and where does she practice?
Amy holds LCSW credentials and practices in Delaware, where she meets with people for therapy in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.
What formats are available for meeting?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.