Amy Freeman , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with experience supporting young people and their families in educational settings. She has worked primarily with adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 22 who have developmental disabilities, providing direct services within non-public school environments and collaborating closely with family members.

Her practice emphasizes teamwork across disciplines - partnering with educators, speech and occupational therapists, and behavioral specialists - to identify needs and design practical supports. That multidisciplinary experience informs her approach to assessment and intervention, ensuring that therapeutic goals align with school-based supports and family priorities.

Clients and families encounter a nonjudgmental, accepting clinician who focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. Amy helps people move through challenges by identifying healthier coping strategies and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns. She frames progress as a process of learning new skills and strengthening supports.

Amy encourages anyone seeking better well-being to take the next step; she welcomes contact from those interested in exploring therapy and looks forward to working with individuals and families ready to pursue change.

Approaches for online therapy and practical care

Amy Freeman draws on established therapeutic methods to guide online work in ways that translate well to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially useful for mood instability and anger regulation. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experience, which can support clients dealing with stress, trauma recovery, and attention difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques so therapy fits each person. She and the client decide together which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can provide effective care through these formats, making it possible to practice skills, address challenges, and stay connected to treatment from different locations.