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Amy Helm, LMHC

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 Massachusetts

Recent reviews

Amy Helm brings insight, empathy, and practical guidance to our sessions. I find our sessions highly helpful in guiding me in rebuilding my life after the passing of my wife.

Reviewed July 2024

Fantastic!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Amy

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hello, welcome to BetterHelp! I want to first congratulate you on taking this step into therapy and remind you that we are in this together. Life often gets in the way of making plans, and that can mean turning your world upside down. I am here to help you navigate and manage your feelings, and help you get on track to succeed.

My name is Amy Helm, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my mental health degree, specializing in addiction, from Cambridge College in 2014. I began working in the field in 2012, when I began my graduate school education. Over the past several years, I have worked in many different treatment facilities and have experience with addiction, depression, anxiety, acute psychotic disorders, and family therapy. My approach begins with person-centered therapy, emphasizing the importance of a working relationship between the client and therapist, in addition to keeping your goals as the main focus. Additionally, I practice cognitive behavioral therapy to help change and challenge thought patterns to help you become your best self.

Therapy works best when given 100% effort, and this is accomplished when both the client and the therapist work equally as hard to reach goals. I am here to work with you, to be your sound board, to help you manage and navigate your thoughts and feelings. My approach involves a judgement free environment, a safe place to talk through difficult and sometimes hurtful thoughts and information, and reflect on your experiences in order to improve how you are managing life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Grief Depression LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems Forgiveness HIV / AIDS Infidelity Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Amy Helm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750791497.

  • LMHC · Massachusetts · 9980 · Expires December 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 Helm

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

6 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Helpful Amazing Anxiety Confidence Empathetic Fantastic Guidance Helping Understands

Amy Helm brings insight, empathy, and practical guidance to our sessions. I find our sessions highly helpful in guiding me in rebuilding my life after the passing of my wife.

Reviewed July 2024

Fantastic!

Reviewed June 2024

I have found my sessions with Amy to be very helpful, each session building on the previous. The weekly assignments provide a framework for progress without pushing too far at one time. This has given me confidence that I can handle what I am asked to do.

Reviewed March 2024

Amy helped me gain control over my anxiety during a particularly challenging time in my life. She listened intently, and never once passed judgement. I now feel like I have the tools I need to manage my anxious thoughts, and I’m in a much better place now than when I started therapy. Thank you, Amy!

Reviewed May 2020

My therapist Amy Helm is currently helping me through a difficult time in my life. I have experienced trauma in my 30 year marriage and I felt numb. Knowing Amy is there to listen, understands and offers ways to get me through this difficult time is so comforting.

Reviewed November 2019

I thank God for Amy. Honestly, she has really helped me process my grief and anger is a very productive, positive manner. She thinks differently than I do and I very much need that in order to change my thinking. She is extremely responsive, empathetic, and creative. I feel I am closer than ever to forgiveness and feel it's within my reach. That's because of her. She's amazing.

Reviewed September 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amy Helm offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Amy Helm 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 Helm speak?

Amy Helm speaks English.

How many years of experience does Amy Helm have?

Amy Helm has 14 years of experience.

Where is Amy Helm licensed to practice?

Amy Helm is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Does Amy Helm accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Amy Helm does not accept 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 Helm offer?

Amy Helm offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Amy Helm?

Amy Helm 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 Helm?

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.