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Amy Svoboda

Amy Svoboda, LPC

Texas

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Licensed professional counselor - Anger and relationships

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • Attachment work

About Amy

Amy Svoboda, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, and career stress. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to manage strong emotions and everyday problems.

Amy draws on a mix of therapy methods to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and act in line with their values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches guide conversations about relationship patterns and how early experiences affect current reactions.

In sessions she breaks problems into manageable parts. That might mean tracking triggers for irritability, practicing new responses, or setting small goals for change. She also works with people living with chronic illness, those facing midlife transitions, and concerns tied to career and first responder stress.

Her background includes teaching psychology courses and directing services in clinical settings. That experience informs a practical style that mixes research-based techniques with focused conversations about how patterns show up day to day. She has worked with people who have complex mental health histories as well as those needing shorter-term support.

People who choose Amy can expect direct, clear conversation about what to try next. She helps identify unhelpful patterns and supports steps toward fewer blowups, less rumination, and clearer priorities.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or conflicted about what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change patterns that fuel irritability and outbursts. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape reactions to stress. It can help when anger emerges in close relationships or when trust is strained. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods, track what helps, and adjust strategies based on goals and preferences. That means sessions can focus on skill practice one week and on relationship patterns the next. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce travel time. Discussing practical needs helps shape session length and structure so therapy fits everyday life rather than demanding extra time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Eating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which kinds of anger issues does she address?

She works with adults on temper outbursts, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger.

What is her approach in sessions?

She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to fit individual needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in clinical and teaching roles with a range of mental health concerns.

What credential and region are listed?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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