About Amy
Amy Wienand is a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress and anxiety, face addictions, and cope with grief and major life changes. She brings 21 years of experience to conversations that often feel hard to start. Her approach is steady and practical, aimed at helping people feel more in control one step at a time.
She treats addiction concerns including drug and alcohol issues and also addresses self-esteem and struggles tied to identity, including LGBT concerns.
Background and approach
Amy has worked with first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and challenges common to young adults. She listens for strengths clients already have and builds from there. Amy uses mindfulness techniques to help people settle their attention and reduce overwhelm.
She draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and to strengthen commitment when habits are getting in the way. Narrative therapy helps people retell their stories to find new meanings and options. Sessions focus on clear, achievable goals.
Conversations are straightforward and respectful. Amy aims to make therapy feel useful quickly, with practical steps to try between sessions. She holds the Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker credential, LCSW.
People meet with her by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Starting involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
Therapy Approaches and Online Formats
Mindfulness Therapy teaches people how to notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. It is useful for reducing overwhelm, calming anxiety, and improving focus during stressful moments.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation. It is often used for addiction concerns and other situations where choosing to change feels difficult.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods that match a person’s needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where preferences and real-life constraints guide choices.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations, phone can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can be useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school commitments and let people choose what feels most manageable.
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- Experience
- 21 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English