Amy Wesley , LPC, LCMHC

Amy Wesley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings a collaborative, person-centered approach to work with young adults, parents, and families. She combines a belief in respect and nonjudgmental acceptance with practical skills training to help clients adjust to life transitions and build emotional resilience. Amy holds national certification as a counselor, and she is trained in play therapy to engage children and families through developmentally appropriate methods.

Her professional training includes certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy - SFBT, and she is in the process of completing certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR. She is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, and she weaves techniques from these evidence-informed approaches into a client-centered framework. Amy emphasizes helping people develop tangible skills while honoring each person s capacity for growth and self-direction.

The central aim of her practice is to support positive change and healthy adjustment to life s challenges. Whether working with individuals or families, she focuses on fostering insight, strengthening coping skills, and promoting meaningful, sustainable improvement in emotional well-being.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client s lead and supports each person s capacity for growth. This approach is suited to people seeking a collaborative space to explore values, self-esteem, relationship dynamics, and personal goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps clients develop psychological flexibility by clarifying values and practicing mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings. It is helpful for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and challenges where avoidance has become limiting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured strategies and skill building. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine whether ACT, client-centered methods, CBT, or a tailored combination best fits a person s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a therapist from different locations while still working toward meaningful progress.