- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
- Family of origin issues
About Amy
Amy Carlier is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 12 years of professional experience. She spent much of her career working in psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center and now has returned to clinical work after focusing on parenting for several years. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
Her style is direct and practical. She listens to what is happening now and looks at how earlier family experiences may still shape daily life. Sessions focus on clear goals such as managing intense feelings, improving mood, or handling conflict that keeps repeating.
In the room she uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with emotion regulation, communication, and motivation. This often includes learning specific skills to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns.
Amy's background in pediatric psychiatry gives her familiarity with a range of mood and behavioral concerns across care settings. She combines that experience with a focus on adult concerns now, including issues connected to family of origin and attachment. Her approach favors practical steps clients can try between sessions.
People who want a counselor who balances clinical experience with a down-to-earth manner may find her approach useful. She works in English and is licensed in Ohio. Before booking, confirm the session formats she currently offers.
Approaches used and what online sessions can offer
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill-building and changing patterns. One approach involves learning practical emotion-regulation skills to manage anxiety and intense feelings. These skills teach breathing, grounding, and brief behavioral strategies to reduce distress in the moment and lower reactivity over time.Another common focus is examining how early family roles and expectations affect current relationships and behavior. This approach helps people recognize repeating patterns, name them, and choose different responses in daily life. It supports work on communication, boundaries, and self-worth that often link back to family of origin issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying a technique for several weeks and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or provide a way to meet without being on camera when that is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication styles to work in remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include attachment concerns, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses evidence-based techniques and skill-building to address emotions and repeating patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience and previous clinical roles in psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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