About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Amy
Amy Heim is a New York LCSW-R with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also addresses parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around intimacy and eating.
She uses practical talk and structured techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Sessions often include behavior-focused strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and values-based work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Mindfulness skills are offered to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.
Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationship patterns still affect current connections. Narrative modes of working can help people separate themselves from hard stories and rethink the role those stories play in daily life. These approaches are chosen to suit what each person needs, not as fixed rules.
With many years of work across common life stresses, Amy focuses on clear examples and small experiments clients can do between sessions. She leans toward short, manageable steps rather than long theoretical talks. Progress is measured by what changes in everyday routines and relationships.
People who come for help with parenting, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, or fatherhood issues will find practical conversations about setting boundaries, communication, and self-care strategies. The overall aim is to make home life less strained and more workable over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed. CBT looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and routines, useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress.She also uses attachment-informed ideas to notice how past relationship patterns affect current interactions. That work often centers on recognizing repeated relationship reactions and trying different responses in real situations. Choosing an approach is collaborative - she will help identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust as needed over time.
Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so please confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for virtual meetings, assign brief between-session practices, and focus on practical changes that carry over into daily routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines practical, behavior-focused work with values-based exercises and mindfulness. Sessions aim to produce concrete changes people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional practice experience in clinical settings and community work. That experience shapes a practical, example-driven approach.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York. Her credential is listed as NY LCSW-R.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile. Please check the platform or contact the service to verify how sessions are conducted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the signup flow for exact pricing details.
How do I begin working with her?
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