Amy Conneely, LCSW-C - Therapist in Maryland

Family of origin patterns
Stress and anxiety
CBT and DBT methods

About Amy

Amy Conneely is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, and caregiver fatigue. She also supports people navigating bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

Amy trained at Delaware State University, earning both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. Her background includes medical social work in hospitals, hospice, oncology, and home health. She has also worked in nursing homes, assisted living, substance abuse treatment centers, and residential programs for adults.

In sessions she emphasizes the working relationship and treats people with dignity and without judgment. She draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation. She also uses client-centered and acceptance-based approaches to help people notice values and choose actions that matter to them.

Amy often integrates motivational interviewing and mindfulness skills to support change and reduce reactivity. For parents and caregivers she focuses on realistic coping, communication skills, and managing caregiver stress. For those concerned about family of origin patterns she helps identify recurring roles and behaviors that still influence current choices.

People can expect clear, straightforward conversations about goals and steps to try between sessions. Amy frames work around strengths and small, practical changes that fit everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and routine responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to reduce intense reactions and improve everyday coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That may mean trying a mix of strategies and checking in to see what helps most.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a work break, therapy without travel time, or sessions that avoid heavy technical needs. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to work in remote appointments and help clients practice skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, caregiver fatigue, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and relational. She uses client-centered conversation, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience across medical, geriatric, substance abuse, and residential settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an LCSW-C and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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