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Amy Thomas

TX LCSW 111286, ID LCSW LCSW-38191
Credentials
TX LCSW 111286, ID LCSW LCSW-38191
NPI Number
1619328044
Location
Texas
Languages
English
Amy Thomas

Accepting new clients

9 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Amy Thomas

My name is Amy Kelley. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s in social work from Boise State University. I have experience working with clients with traumatic pasts, low self-esteem, personality disorders, and issues of sexuality, orientation, identity, and non-traditional relationships. I have training in trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, relationship problems and many other areas of concern. I use interventions tailored to the client which could include elements of solution-focused therapy, Socratic dialogue, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, equine therapy and more. I enjoy riding horses, reading, and painting. I look forward to working with you on your journey to become emotionally healthy and happy.

I specialize in the following areas, however, this list is not exhaustive, if you have a question please reach out.

• Anxiety (social, generalized)
• Depression & Other Mood Disturbances
• Attachment Issues
• Adjustment Issues
• Trauma & Stress Related Concerns
• Personality Disorders
• Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity
• Anger/ Control Concerns
• Problems related to family/interpersonal relationships

Licenses

LCSW
LCSW-38191
LCSW
111286

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Attachment issues
  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family problems
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“She is amazing and very reliable. I love how she answers all my questions and pushes me in the right direction so I can apply it to my life. She listens and is caring and understanding. She is really good at helping me decifer my feelings. I am so glad I got her.”

“Amy is a pro in every sense of the word. And more importantly she is a type of therapist the world needs more of. She is knowledgeable, sharp listener, empathetic and an absolute gem and I am grateful!”

“Amy is awesome.”

“Amy is compassionate, direct, forward thinking, and good at helping with strategy for moving forward in life. She is pragmatic and experienced with life and spirituality. I highly recommend her.”

“Amy’s approach on therapy is enlightening. She really brings science, compassion and faith together in our sessions. I would highly recommend her as a therapist.”

“Love her and my time with her!”

“Amy listens too every thing I have too say she makes me feel comfortable about talking too her she talks about our father god and I love that I appreciate her so much she has helped me a lot and I appreciate her for takeing an hour out of her day just too listen too my mental health issues thank you Amy”

“Amy is awesome and I look forward to speaking with her every week. She makes me feel heard and makes me feel like my feeling are valid, which is what therapy is all about- feeling safe. Thank you so much”

“Empathic and an excellent listener”

“Amy is a God send and her amazing heart and practical knowledge spur great conversation and actionable steps for growth.”

“Absolutely wonderful therapist, would recommend her to anyone and everyone that seeks a caring, professional and knowledgeable counselor.”

“I must admit starting therapy seemed scary at first, but Amy has very relaxed approach. The sessions are insightful and comforting.”

“Amy has literally been God sent to me. I was matched with her during one of the lowest point in my life. Yet her unique experiences, knowledge and compassion is a powerful combination that was exactly what I needed. She has supported me with the big picture and the details. A pro through and through. 10 out of 10.”

“100% fantastic. She cares, and she knows what she’s talking about. Very insightful and has great points and helpful tips.”

“Amy Kelley is very professional, efficient and endearing. She provides quality insight via anecdotal or scientific examples that help someone like me understand exactly what’s going on in my brain. She doesn’t make me feel judged while providing necessary honesty and is a very effective communicator.<br /> <br /> I can highly recommend Amy Kelley, I will be continuing with her for the foreseeable future.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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