- Psychodynamic work
- ACT and CBT methods
- Communication skills
About Amy
Amy McGinnis Hogan is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anger, stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions. She supports people who want clearer communication, better boundaries, and more reliable coping strategies.
She blends psychodynamic work with practical, skills-based methods. That means she helps people look at long-standing patterns and early influences, while also teaching tools for day-to-day management. Sessions often include exploring how past experiences shape current reactions, and practicing new ways to respond when anger or frustration rises.
Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. She also uses mindfulness practices to build awareness and the Gottman method ideas for improving communication in close relationships. These tools are used to help with irritability, resentment, impulsivity, and repeated arguments.
Her approach is direct and pragmatic. She helps people identify triggers, rehearse different responses, and set practical goals for change. Work can include short-term problem solving or deeper exploration of recurring patterns that keep coming up.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should check the current session options and scheduling details. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial visit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Many of her methods move well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people who get stuck reacting to feelings and want clearer direction about what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into small steps. It is useful for learning new responses to anger, reducing impulsive reactions, and shifting unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness practices are often paired with CBT to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust the approach based on what feels practical and helpful. Clients and therapist decide together how much focus goes to insight versus skills practice.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Therapists commonly adapt exercises, homework, and communication tools to remote settings so progress can continue between visits.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people with losing their temper, building resentment, impulsive reactions, and trouble communicating during conflicts.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses psychodynamic exploration alongside solution-focused tools so clients both understand patterns and learn practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with mood, relationship, and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session types.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.