Amy Wesley , LPC, LCMHC

Amy Wesley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with nine years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, parents, and families. She blends evidence-based techniques with a person-centered orientation, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and life transitions. Amy has particular experience with young adults and blended family dynamics, and she often works with clients facing issues around communication, commitment, control, isolation, and the emotional impacts of pregnancy and childbirth.

Amy integrates trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work alongside person-centered principles, helping clients build practical skills and gain clearer perspective on values-driven change. She holds certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and she is working toward certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has training in play-based approaches for working with younger clients and families.

Clients seeking support for career concerns, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, LGBT issues, or coping with loss will find an approach that emphasizes growth, self-compassion, and pragmatic skill-building. Amy aims to help people develop the tools needed to adapt to life’s changes and move toward greater emotional well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Amy Wesley commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating major life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and grow emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping in daily life.

Amy approaches treatment as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time to support steady progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt their approaches for effective remote care.