- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
- CBT and mindfulness
About Amy
Amy Wallins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Amy also supports clients facing issues related to LGBT identity, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Her background includes extensive hospice work and experience with people living with HIV/AIDS. Those roles shaped how she approaches grief and end-of-life concerns, and informed her work with caregivers and chronic illness. She draws on many years in clinical settings to guide practical conversations about hard topics.
Amy uses a mix of approaches in sessions. She often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to notice emotions in the moment, and motivational interviewing techniques to build momentum for change. Narrative and psychodynamic approaches also appear when exploring personal stories and long-standing patterns.
Sessions tend to be conversational and interactive, focused on specific problems and steps a person can try between meetings. She works with clients to identify unhelpful thinking, manage stress, and address painful feelings like shame or guilt without judgment. The work can include talking through grief, improving communication, or finding ways to cope with life transitions.
Amy offers therapy in English and practices in Georgia. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the platform questionnaire and scheduling tools.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help people become more aware of their present-moment experience and respond to emotions with less reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify personal goals and build motivation for change when someone feels stuck.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adjust the approach over time based on how the work is going.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and format options during the initial matching and scheduling steps so sessions fit practical needs and daily life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns tied to LGBT identity, caregiving, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses conversational, interactive methods that may include cognitive behavioral ideas and narrative work to look at thoughts, behavior, and the stories people tell about themselves.
What is her clinical background?
She has 16 years of professional experience and extensive experience in hospice care and work with people living with HIV/AIDS.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and also lists CSW as a credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered on the platform.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.