Amy Phelps , LPC

Amy Phelps is a licensed psychotherapist with 18 years of clinical experience who combines evidence-based skill with lived experience to guide people through recovery and life transitions. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she also maintains board certification in clinical supervision, qualifying her to mentor and oversee other clinicians. Grounded in a person-centered and trauma-informed orientation, Amy draws from a range of methods - including cognitive behavioral techniques, family systems thinking, solution-focused work, and intentional clinical intuition - to tailor care to each individual.

Amy values transparency, accountability, and ongoing education, and she approaches therapy as a collaborative process that balances respect, humility, and practical strategy. Her professional path has expanded from direct practice to leadership roles, including clinical director responsibilities and mentorship of therapists during licensure. That leadership work complements her community involvement, including partnerships that support local courts and clinical teams.

Personal elements inform her practice as well. A devoted parent and person of faith, Amy shares that her own recovery has shaped her approach; she has long-standing sobriety and speaks of how that experience enhances her support for others in recovery. For several years she has worked as an independent practitioner with flexible scheduling and intentionally smaller caseloads, allowing her to hand-select clients and customize treatment to promote lasting growth. Many former clients note her attentive, nurturing, knowledgeable, and direct style, which she combines with a focus on healthy attachment and trauma recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take intentional steps toward a meaningful life even when painful thoughts and feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of valued living.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and expectations. It helps with bonding and trust issues, abandonment or attachment concerns, relationship struggles, and healing from trauma related to close connections.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Amy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so individuals can access care that fits their schedule and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of treatment through life changes, manage appointments around work or family demands, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.