Amy FitzGerald , LCSW

Amy FitzGerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work. She earned a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University and has developed extensive training in mind-body practices, including trauma-informed yoga, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Integrative Restoration iRest.

Amy has worked with a diverse range of people, with particular emphasis on adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and students and professionals navigating demanding academic and career pathways. People seek her support for many reasons, including managing stress and anxiety, navigating grief or trauma, improving relationships, addressing parenting concerns, and building self-esteem.

Her approach is client-centered and goal-oriented; she meets people where they are and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Amy integrates both talk-based and somatic practices, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to a person’s needs, comfort level, and values. Sessions are individualized to help clients focus on practical goals and meaningful change.

Amy aims to offer a calm, grounded presence and collaborative guidance for those ready to explore new ways of coping and growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take actions that align with their values. It emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building psychological flexibility, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-esteem or mood.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These practices can complement talk-based work and somatic approaches by helping people notice sensations, emotions, and thoughts without judgment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates different techniques as appropriate and adjusts her approach over time in partnership with the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from a distance while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.