Amy Freeman , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Amy Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LCSW-C) licensed to practice in Maryland, Arizona, and Massachusetts. With 11 years of experience, she has focused much of her work on supporting young people ages 15 to 22 who have developmental disabilities, along with their families, in non-public school settings.

Her clinical background includes collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams - education staff, speech and language professionals, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists - to assess needs and design practical interventions. That team-based approach helps connect school-based supports with therapeutic goals and family priorities. Amy draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor care to each individual.

Known for a nonjudgmental, accepting manner, she aims to build a solid therapeutic relationship that supports growth and resilience. In sessions she emphasizes identifying and strengthening healthier coping strategies and shifting unhelpful thought patterns so clients can navigate life challenges more effectively. Amy approaches treatment planning collaboratively and attends to the needs of both individuals and their families as part of recovery and development.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Amy Freeman commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy to help clients address patterns of thinking and the impacts of past experiences. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping for concerns like anxiety and depression. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the lasting effects of traumatic events and building skills to manage trauma-related symptoms.

She also integrates techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or impulsivity are central concerns. DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-destructive behaviors. Amy approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and personal preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain consistency in care. These remote formats allow clients and licensed professionals to work together from different locations while focusing on the same therapeutic goals and progress.