- Practical coping skills
- Strengths based care
- Trauma informed approach
About Amy
Amy Conneely is a licensed certified social worker - clinical in Maryland with more than 15 years of experience. She began her career after earning a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Delaware State University. Her background includes medical social work, hospice and oncology care, nursing home and assisted living settings, substance use treatment, and residential programs for adults.
She helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and caregiver fatigue. She also supports individuals dealing with addiction, relationship and family stress, parenting strain, and changes brought on by illness or aging. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is one of the concerns she lists among her focus areas.
Amy centers the therapeutic relationship in her work. She emphasizes dignity, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance while working alongside people. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and small steps toward change.
Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with a strengths-based outlook. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and client-centered methods to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based approaches also inform her practice.
Clients can expect plainspoken guidance and an emphasis on what works day to day. Amy aims to help people identify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and find ways to handle stressors more effectively. She works in English and practices in Maryland.
Approaches that guide online work and care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and some addiction concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns today and supports rebuilding trust and connection in current relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work matches changing needs and real-life pressures.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to keep continuity of care after relocation or during disruptions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT or CBT exercises for remote sessions, using guided practice, worksheets, and mindfulness prompts to support progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Amy works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, caregiver fatigue, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, respectful style that focuses on the therapeutic relationship and clear, doable steps. Sessions often include skills practice, problem solving, and mindfulness exercises.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience working in hospital, hospice, oncology, home health, nursing home, assisted living, substance use treatment, and adult residential settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.