Amy Freeman, LCSW, LCSW-C

Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses practical, hands-on methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, anger, and trauma and abuse. She works in Maryland and brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people find clearer thinking and steadier coping skills.

She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down strong feelings. When trauma is part of the picture she uses trauma-focused methods that focus on safety and paced processing rather than pushing people to relive painful memories.

Amy's prior work included supporting young adults with developmental disabilities in school settings and coordinating with educators and related service providers. That background shaped how she plans practical strategies that fit into daily routines and team-based care. She emphasizes collaboration with families and other professionals when that is needed to meet goals.

In sessions she aims to build simple, usable tools for calm and clearer thinking. People can expect concrete skill practice, problem-solving, and steady support over time. Amy encourages newcomers to take small steps and to set goals that feel achievable.

To begin, she asks people to identify one or two manageable concerns to focus on first, then lays out an initial plan for sessions and homework between meetings.

How key approaches shape online work

Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often includes homework and short exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style tools help when feelings feel overwhelming or when impulsive reactions get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or trauma-focused work and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people practice skills in their usual routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so therapy stays practical and goal-oriented.