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Amy Whitaker, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Amy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Amy. View 11 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kentucky and Florida

Recent reviews

Amy is professional, patient and insightful. In, fact, she has opened up my world and heled me better understand things about myself about which I was unaware. In short, she has been outstanding, and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to work with you. Excellent

Reviewed June 2024

More about Amy

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice since 2003. My specialties include working with adults and couples challenged by life changes, family or marital conflict, infertility, grief, anxiety and work difficulty.

I believe in creating a safe space to talk through complicated situations. I think bouncing things off someone neutral to a situation can allow us to work through many things. Perspective matters. How we see things impacts our response. I want to support you while challenging your perspective to ensure you are making healthy decisions you feel confident and proud about.

Therapy is part of who I am but it isn’t all. I know my experiences outside a therapy practice guide me to being a well rounded confidant.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Coping with life changes LGBT Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue Aging and Geriatric Issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Expats Family Problems Fertility Issues Guilt and shame Hospice and End of Life Counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Amy Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275773426.

  • LCSW · Kentucky · 3288 · Expires February 2027
  • LCSW · Florida · SW20632 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Amy Whitaker

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

11 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Great Helped Helpful Knowledgeable Amazing Anxiety Calm Caring Comfortable

Amy is professional, patient and insightful. In, fact, she has opened up my world and heled me better understand things about myself about which I was unaware. In short, she has been outstanding, and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to work with you. Excellent

Reviewed June 2024

Amy is nothing short of amazing. She has helped me thru so many business and personal issues and struggles. I am more effective in my work and personal life because of her guidance.

Reviewed March 2024

Amy was awesome! She understood me and it was great to work on my issue with her! A+++++I would highly recommend her and use her again!

Reviewed February 2024

I have been working with Amy for over 3 years now -She has been a pillar of stability for me. Through working with her, I have been able to take control of my life and learn ways to better manage my emotions and deal with stressors. I recommend Amy to anyone who is struggling with self-worth, relationship issues, depression or anxiety. She has been immensely helpful in these areas for me. She has also helped me set appropriate boundaries with my family. I am forever grateful for Amy’s presence in my life.

Reviewed January 2024

Amy is calm and knowledgeable. She is able to challenge your beliefs and jointly explore if they are rational. I would recommend Amy to other clients

Reviewed May 2023

I wish I could see her every day I feel so equipped after my session.

Reviewed March 2023

I’ve only met with Amy once, but during that meeting I felt comfortable and at ease discussing my problems and she gave me good feedback. I look forward to my next meeting.

Reviewed January 2023

Amy has an engaging style and is able to identify problems at hand. She is able to therapeutically redirect when necessary. Amy demonstrates the insight necessary to progress and validates difficult circumstances.

Reviewed January 2023

I have great appreciation for Amy as a therapist and how she presents as a person. I have brought to her a very tangled web of family difficulty and she is guiding me on straightening this out. Amy is able to keep in front of me the things I cannot change.

Reviewed July 2022

She’s a very caring and compassionate person, which the world needs more of.

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amy Whitaker offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Amy Whitaker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Amy Whitaker speak?

Amy Whitaker speaks English.

How many years of experience does Amy Whitaker have?

Amy Whitaker has 20 years of experience.

Where is Amy Whitaker licensed to practice?

Amy Whitaker is licensed to practice in Kentucky and Florida.

Does Amy Whitaker accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Amy Whitaker does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Amy Whitaker offer?

Amy Whitaker offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Amy Whitaker?

Amy Whitaker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Amy Whitaker?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.