- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and coping
- Relationship concerns
About Amy
Amy Crabtree is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 15 years of professional experience. She worked in community mental health for 12 years as an outpatient therapist and completed LCSW requirements in 2012. Amy helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflict, depression, substance use concerns, and anger.
She uses a cognitive approach that looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions. Sessions focus on concrete goals the client chooses. Amy describes therapy as a practical process where people learn to notice thought patterns and try new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Her background includes work in outpatient settings and substance abuse treatment programs. That experience contributed to a familiarity with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses. In session she emphasizes respect and straightforward feedback rather than judgment.
People can expect short-term, goal-focused work when that fits their needs, or more open-ended support where deeper issues come up. Amy often guides clients through exercises that identify unhelpful thinking and practice alternative responses. The emphasis is on skills people can use between sessions.
She also helps with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting stresses, career problems, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. Language of sessions is English. To start, clients follow the platform's matching steps and schedule a first appointment through the online options button.
How cognitive approaches are used in online sessions
Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify thought patterns that fuel stress, anxiety, and anger. CBT involves noticing automatic thoughts, testing how accurate they are, and practicing different responses. This approach is practical and works well for problems like worry, unhelpful reactions, and mood shifts.She applies exercises and homework that help transfer what happens in a session into everyday life. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to choose techniques that fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences, then adjust as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice new responses in real-world settings between sessions. If a client prefers a specific way of meeting, they should check the platform's session options when they schedule so the format matches their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a cognitive approach that looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, with goal-focused sessions and practical exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience and worked 12 years in community mental health as an outpatient therapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.