Amy Gatch , LCSW, LISW-CP

Amy Gatch is a licensed social worker based in South Carolina with 16 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, young adults, and families. She holds the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker with clinical practice), reflecting training and authorization to provide clinical social work services in the Carolinas. Amy works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and the transitions that accompany life changes. Her additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, impulsivity, intellectual disability, and issues common to young adults.

Amy approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients identify realistic, achievable goals and offering practical tools and strategies to reach them. She uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to address unhelpful patterns and build skills for coping and problem solving. Sessions are designed to combine active listening with structured interventions so clients can both process difficult experiences and move toward measurable progress.

Amy provides services in English and is not currently accepting clients. Prospective clients can learn more about her practice, specialties, and how sessions are delivered through the listing on this page.

Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Social Worker

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths, resources, and small, achievable changes to move clients toward their goals. It can be especially useful for clients who want concrete strategies to address specific problems and to build on what already works.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She combines listening and assessment with clear treatment ideas so clients can experiment with techniques and refine their plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to balance appointments with work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists experienced in remote delivery.