Amy Conneely, LCSW-C

Amy Conneely is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with more than 15 years of experience. She trained at Delaware State University and brings a background that includes hospital, hospice, oncology, home health, nursing home, assisted living, substance abuse treatment, and residential care settings. Amy focuses on practical help for everyday problems and clear goals for sessions.

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She also supports those coping with chronic illness or caregiving strain, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar disorder. Sessions aim to identify steps a person can try between meetings.

Amy values the therapeutic relationship and treats people with dignity and respect. She uses a strengths-based style and avoids judgment while listening for what matters most to each person. She works collaboratively to set priorities and test small changes.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Attachment-informed work is used when relationships and early patterns are part of the concern.

Amy’s clinical credential is LCSW-C, which indicates a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland. She practices in English and has 15 years of front-line experience across medical and residential settings. People who want clear steps and a direct, respectful approach may find her style a good fit.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Amy uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior and try practical changes. CBT often focuses on clear, short-term goals and homework that can be reviewed between sessions.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and accept difficult feelings while moving toward chosen actions. ACT can be useful for chronic illness, persistent anxiety, and situations where full symptom removal is not realistic.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Amy works together with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what feels useful and adjusting techniques over time.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone depending on what feels most practical. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to choose the best arrangement for your routine and comfort.