- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Amy
Amy Oxendine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem. Amy also lists additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and dissociation.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in her approach to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing are also part of her toolbox when clients want practical ways to manage stress or build motivation.
In sessions she aims to be direct and practical. Conversations often look at current problems, what keeps them going, and small steps a person can try between meetings. She has experience across schools, hospitals, child protective services, group homes, and private mental health settings, and has worked with veterans on depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.
Amy notes that people respond differently to methods, so she adapts strategies to what each person tolerates and prefers. She mentions working with parenting concerns, anger management, career and financial stress, and issues tied to abuse, neglect, and foster care. That variety reflects a flexible, problem-focused style.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in North Carolina. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Amy uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the person's concerns and priorities, offering listening that follows what the client brings up and helps clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness techniques are offered as simple practices to reduce reactivity and notice thoughts and feelings more clearly.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Amy will work with the person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level rather than insisting on one way of working. That means trying things and adjusting based on what helps in real life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time. When you contact the practice, ask which formats are offered and how they might fit into your everyday routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and self-esteem among other topics.
How does she approach guilt or shame related concerns?
Her work combines Client-Centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness tools to notice harsh self-judgments and test different responses over time.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked in schools, hospitals, child protective services, group homes, and private mental health settings.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.