Amy Swetnam , LPC

Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 36 years of experience helping people navigate the ups and downs of life. Her training and long career have included work with addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and many other challenges that affect daily functioning and sense of self. Amy centers her practice on empowering people to develop practical skills and self-help strategies so they can regain control and move forward.

She believes every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and acceptance, and she brings that perspective to each therapeutic relationship. Building a strong therapeutic alliance is central to her approach - she collaborates with clients to design an effective plan of action tailored to their goals and circumstances. With a career spanning decades and thousands of clients served, Amy welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals who are ready to take steps toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Amy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, stress, and mood-related issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and practical steps - it helps clients set clear goals and build on what is already working in their lives. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured support for processing traumatic experiences and reducing their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes a collaborative, goal-oriented approach so clients feel involved in choosing the path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across distance, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.