- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative and psychodynamic
About Amy
Amy Eilers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common and complex concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and issues of guilt and shame.
She sees clients who are facing major life changes such as illness, bereavement, career shifts, or divorce. Her practice also includes support for caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Sleep problems, panic attacks, and feelings of isolation are other areas she addresses.
Amy uses straightforward talk and practical strategies. She draws on client-centered methods to focus on each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas help people make sense of painful patterns and long-standing family influences.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused. Amy adapts conversations and plans to what a person needs right now, combining short-term problem solving with deeper reflection when helpful. She has experience in both individual and group settings across a broad range of concerns.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and licensure as an LCSW in Illinois and Missouri. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities, which can help when grappling with guilt or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers hands-on techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.She also draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand where recurring patterns started and how they continue to affect day-to-day life. Together these approaches allow both short-term problem solving and deeper reflection, and Amy will work with each person to decide which mix fits their goals and needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by avoiding travel time, enabling shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or offering a way to connect when leaving home is difficult. The therapist-client collaboration includes choosing approaches and scheduling that fit practical routines rather than requiring major adjustments in daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, and feelings of guilt and shame among other areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and actions, alongside narrative and psychodynamic ideas to explore origins and patterns.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and has 24 years of psychotherapy experience in individual and group settings with adults, adolescents, and children.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Missouri and practices from Illinois locations as listed in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
What do I need to do to start sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.