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Amy Schold

Amy Schold

LCSW

Louisiana

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Calm, practical support for anxiety and life changes

  • Client-centered approach
  • Skills focused
  • Mindfulness informed

About Amy

Amy Schold is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who helps people coping with anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship strain. She commonly supports people facing panic attacks, grief, mood concerns, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at helping someone feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day life.

Amy draws on a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s goals in view. She combines practical skill-building with talk therapy. That might include spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing grounding and breathing for panic, and learning ways to manage strong emotions.

Over 20 years of practice, she has worked with many different struggles including addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood disorders. Amy emphasizes small, usable steps that make a difference between sessions. She shows people how to apply skills in daily routines so progress carries over into real life.

Sessions tend to focus on what is most pressing now while also building tools for the future. Amy uses elements from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person. She aims to create a space where people feel respected and understood as they try new strategies.

Visiting the site is the first step toward help. Amy encourages people to reach out when they’re ready to begin working on anxiety, panic, or other life concerns.

How these approaches help in online work

Amy often draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce intense reactions and improve day-to-day coping.

She also uses a client-centered stance, which means the conversation starts with the person’s priorities. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will check in about what feels helpful and adjust techniques to match goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and removing travel time so appointments can be easier to keep. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed or a session that better fits a work break. Please confirm the specific session options available before booking so you know which formats are offered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy typically address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, grief, relationship strain, and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions combine listening with clear skills training to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges.

How much experience does she have?

Amy has 20 years of experience working with people facing a variety of mental health and life issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Louisiana.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Whenever you are ready

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp, in your own time.

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