- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Grief and trauma
About Amy
Amy Hayes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Delaware with 22 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and anger. She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping and eating concerns, intimacy issues, career transitions, and bipolar mood challenges.
Amy has worked in both large cities and small towns and has experience with a variety of cultures. She adapts her approach to what each person needs and what feels comfortable for them. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding how daily patterns and life events keep problems going.
Her practice commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods alongside humanistic and task-oriented ways of working. That means sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors, setting small goals, and trying new skills between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change.
Amy draws on a long career and on personal experience overcoming difficult life events. She encourages clear, achievable actions and building skills that can help reduce overwhelming feelings. This can include coping tools for anger, ways to manage anxiety at work, or plans to handle grief and loss.
To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Amy often uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which look at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and then practice small changes to reduce symptoms like anger or anxiety. These methods are useful for work-related frustration, repeated outbursts, and managing mood shifts.She also draws on humanistic and task-oriented ways of working. The humanistic side focuses on understanding a person’s experience and values, while task-oriented work breaks goals into short, manageable steps to practice between sessions. Together, these approaches help people try new behaviors and notice what changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amy will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean adjusting techniques over time based on what is most helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people try different kinds of work - talking through patterns, practicing new skills, or setting task-focused homework - without committing to a particular in-person schedule.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, addictions, trauma, and related issues.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and task-oriented approaches focused on clear steps and skill building.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in both large cities and small towns across diverse cultural settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Delaware and practices from Delaware.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.