My experience with Amy is real and and heartfelt. Great suggestions and is a great listener.
Amy FitzGerald, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Amy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Amy. View 6 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina
Recent reviews
Amy is amazing, she listens to me and even though the words arn’t always coming out how I mean them, she helps me organize my thoughts. She also has great insight into things I bring up and can turn things into a more positive, constructive view
More about Amy
- 14 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of North Carolina. I earned a Masters of Social Work from North Carolina State University and have been working in a clinical setting for over 15 years. I hold advanced certifications and/or extensive study in yoga and meditation including trauma-informed yoga, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Integrative Restoration iRest. My work has been geared to a variety of populations and most significantly with adoptive/birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and adolescents/adults engaged in rigorous and often stressful academic programs and career choices.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons including a desire to cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life, establish more meaningful relationships, and find relief from grief, loss, or trauma. By connecting with this community of therapists and counselors, you have demonstrated great courage, a willingness to be vulnerable, and a strong desire to begin a journey towards a better way of being.
I take a client-centered and goal-oriented approach to working with clients. I meet you “where you are” on any given day. I view YOU as an expert on YOU and help guide you towards focusing on, setting, and reaching your goals. I work with a variety of therapeutic frameworks that can include both talk and somatic (body) therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices. Therapy sessions are individualized and geared towards your needs, comfort level, and values.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Control issues
Dissociation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Amy FitzGerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235756057.
- LCSW · North Carolina · C012547 · Expires September 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Amy FitzGerald
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
My experience with Amy is real and and heartfelt. Great suggestions and is a great listener.
Amy is amazing, she listens to me and even though the words arn’t always coming out how I mean them, she helps me organize my thoughts. She also has great insight into things I bring up and can turn things into a more positive, constructive view
Meeting with Amy on a regular basis has been very helpful. I found my sessions were tailored to my needs and Amy's non-judgemental, compassionate, and accepting approach toward my feelings and experiences helped me learn more about how I can do the same for myself and others. I always felt comfortable sharing and looked forward to processing and receiving constructive questions and guidance throughout our conversations, no matter what came up. Thank you, Amy.
Amy is a wonderful, kind-hearted soul! I've always felt like my conversations were welcome, and I never felt uncomfortable sharing my experiences with Amy. She was able to make me feel heard, understand my perspective, and offer constructive guidance on how I could challenge negative behaviours/thinking, as well as treat myself with kindness, compassion and self-care. She was incredibly flexible with me in terms of my schedule, and always quick to respond and schedule a call.
The best, most respectful, supportive and cheerful counselor
My session with Amy was very helpful. She’s a very gentle, kind and understanding person drawing from her own experience in ways that assured me she could relate. She gave me concrete exercises to facilitate my recovery. Thanks Amy!
Frequently asked questions
Does Amy FitzGerald offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Amy FitzGerald works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Amy FitzGerald speak?
Amy FitzGerald speaks English.
How many years of experience does Amy FitzGerald have?
Amy FitzGerald has 14 years of experience.
Where is Amy FitzGerald licensed to practice?
Amy FitzGerald is licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Does Amy FitzGerald accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Amy FitzGerald accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Amy FitzGerald offer?
Amy FitzGerald offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Amy FitzGerald?
Amy FitzGerald can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Amy FitzGerald?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.