Amy Conneely, LCSW-C

Amy Conneely is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She has worked across hospitals, hospice, oncology, home health, nursing homes, and assisted living. Amy also has experience in substance abuse treatment centers and residential programs for adults. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and caregiver fatigue.

Her work favors clear, respectful conversations. She focuses on building a straightforward therapeutic relationship. Sessions center on dignity, practical problem solving, and the person’s strengths. Amy uses simple tools to help people manage day-to-day challenges.

Her approach pulls from several evidence-based styles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy inform how she helps people change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. Attachment-based and client-centered methods shape how she looks at relationships and personal history.

Amy has particular experience with aging and geriatric issues through work in nursing homes and assisted living. She also supports people dealing with addiction, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, chronic illness, and complex bereavement. Her background in medical social work shapes how she links emotional issues to health and caregiving needs.

People working with Amy can expect a strengths-based, nonjudgmental atmosphere. She uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness alongside practical skills training. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotion, and better day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult feelings, and taking committed action toward a meaningful life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and treating the person with respect to build trust.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust as work progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during health or caregiving changes. Some formats can be a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, while others let people use video for more in-depth work. The focus is on finding a way to connect that supports steady progress and fits everyday routines.