Dr. Amy Wagner, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Amy Wagner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, parenting challenges, trauma, and relationship strain. She works with parents and caregivers, and with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. Her manner is down-to-earth and practical, focused on small steps that fit real life.

She centers sessions on respect and collaboration, not judgment. Clients set goals together with her, and she helps break those goals into clear, manageable strategies. She uses proven methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques alongside a client-centered stance.

Dr. Wagner has 15 years of clinical experience working with families, caregivers, and adults managing chronic stress or life changes. Her background includes helping people affected by adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, and long-term health conditions.

In sessions she focuses on practical coping skills, problem solving, and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns. For parents and caregivers she offers support around parenting stress and the demands of caregiving. For individuals she helps build self-esteem, manage anxiety, and plan career or life transitions.

Clients can expect a paced, collaborative process that values their expertise about their own lives. Dr. Wagner aims to make therapy feel manageable and directly relevant to day-to-day challenges. She is based in Georgia and works with English-speaking clients, including international clients.

How these approaches work for online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, showing empathy and respect while helping them name what matters and set goals. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through personal or family struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and the client’s existing strengths to move toward clear goals.

Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or blend methods that match their goals and day-to-day life. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and realistic.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or options that don’t require being on camera if that feels better for someone. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know which options will be used.