- Addictions
- Life purpose
- CBT and solution focused
About Amy
Amy Prokopowicz is an NC LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family problems, and questions about life purpose and career. Amy also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, aging concerns, end-of-life issues, and financial stress.
Amy trained at North Carolina State University and completed a master of arts in Counseling at North Carolina Central University. Her practicum included hospice work and thanatology, and her internship concentrated on counseling women with mental illness, trauma, and addiction. For a decade she provided solution-focused counseling to active duty military and their families in community settings.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. She draws on solution-focused techniques to help people set clear, manageable goals. Conversations are practical and focused on what can change now, including coping skills for stress, patterns that affect mood, and steps toward career or life-purpose questions.
Amy mentions the mind-body connection as part of her work, and she attends to factors like sleep, movement, and financial pressures when those matters matter to the person in front of her. She aims to help people identify small, steady changes that improve day-to-day functioning. Outside of practice she is a single older mom, which informs her understanding of unexpected life shifts.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location.
How Amy’s approaches translate to online sessions
Amy commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify what matters to them; it helps when someone feels lost after a change in work, health, or relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety high and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose methods and adjust them as needed, combining listening with practical exercises and goal-setting.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. That said, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter phone check-in can work during a work break, or a video meeting can let someone join without travel. Discuss scheduling, session length, and any adjustments with Amy when you arrange the first appointment so sessions match everyday needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Amy works with addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, and life purpose questions. She also addresses aging, chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer and end-of-life concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversations plus cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps. Sessions focus on coping strategies and goal-setting rather than abstract theory.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience in community mental health and private practice, including a practicum in hospice and an internship working with women facing mental illness, trauma, and addiction.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an NC LCMHC, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm time zone and scheduling details when you arrange your first session.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for precise pricing for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.