Amy Coppinger , LPC, LCMHC

Amy Coppinger is a licensed counselor practicing in Arizona with 16 years of experience in community behavioral health. She has served as a therapist and supervisor at a non-profit agency, supporting people through a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and addiction.

Amy brings a warm, attentive presence to her work and strives to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her style is easygoing yet focused, creating a space where clients can explore difficult topics and build practical skills for change. She believes there is no single path that fits everyone and adapts treatment to each individual’s needs.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Amy balances practical skill-building with deeper exploration so clients can find strategies that work in daily life while understanding underlying dynamics.

Amy holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - which indicate formal training and state licensure to provide mental health services. She encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life to take the first steps toward change, offering support and empowerment along the way.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Amy Coppinger

Amy Coppinger integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration - the therapist listens closely and helps clients identify their goals and strengths so they can move toward meaningful change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship patterns, and coping under pressure.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. Clients are invited to provide feedback and adjust the plan as they progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home. Licensed professionals can deliver evidence-informed care through these formats while working with clients to build practical skills and address emotional concerns.