- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Amy
Amy Carlier is an Ohio LPCC with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked in Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center across multiple levels of care and now returns to practice after focusing on parenting for the past 15 years.
Amy helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck after big life changes. She also works with those dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. Life purpose is one of the areas she includes when talking about next steps and direction.
In sessions she listens for practical patterns that get in the way of day-to-day functioning. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small changes can reduce overwhelm. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work and adapts pacing to each person's needs.
Her background in pediatric psychiatry means she is familiar with a broad range of mood and behavior concerns. That experience informs how she talks about symptoms, coping skills, and realistic steps people can try between sessions. Amy aims to make the settings and suggestions understandable and doable.
People who choose her often want clear, straightforward help sorting priorities, managing emotions, and making gradual changes toward a more meaningful direction. She asks about goals, habits, and obstacles, then works collaboratively to identify next steps. Practical problem solving and steady support are central to her approach.
Practical approaches online for stress and direction
Amy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying current thought and behavior patterns that increase anxiety or low mood, then testing small changes to see what helps. This method is useful for stress, depression, and mood-related concerns.Another approach involves skills for managing strong emotions such as anger and trauma responses. Sessions may teach grounding and regulation strategies, and practice using those skills in everyday situations to reduce reactivity and increase control over responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She starts by asking about what is most pressing, then suggests options and adjusts based on what feels most useful.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to fit someone juggling work, family, or health demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on life purpose, attachment issues, and family of origin concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical. Conversations tend to focus on current patterns and small actionable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience and spent time working in Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LPCC and is licensed in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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