Amy Swetnam , LPC

Amy Swetnam brings 36 years of clinical experience to her role as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Over decades of practice she has worked with thousands of people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and the many stresses that accompany life transitions. She emphasizes practical, skills-based support that helps individuals manage symptoms, rebuild relationships, and pursue meaningful goals while preserving their dignity and worth.

Amy values a collaborative therapeutic alliance and works with each person to create a clear plan of action tailored to their needs. Her approach blends compassion with evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as codependency, caregiver stress, mood disorders, eating concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, and career or life-purpose questions. She also offers experience supporting LGBT clients, first responders, those coping with serious medical challenges, and people navigating end-of-life or hospice concerns.

Based in Texas, Amy focuses on empowering clients to help themselves and welcomes the opportunity to explore goals and develop an individualized course of care with those ready to engage in change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

Amy Swetnam uses several practical, goal-oriented approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood management and focuses on concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward change; it is brief and action-oriented, useful for clients seeking clarity, direction, or relief from specific problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of traumatic experiences and teaches strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions, improving coping and emotional regulation for those impacted by abuse, accidents, or other trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy will collaborate with each client to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes a team-based relationship where the plan is adjusted as progress is observed.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it simpler to schedule around work, caregiving, or health needs, and they support continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals can provide meaningful, effective support through these remote formats, helping clients move toward their goals from wherever they are.