Amy is an amazing therapist! I don’t know where I would be without her.
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 12 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.
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:
Amy is an amazing therapist! I don’t know where I would be without her.
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.
Responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to work with you. Excellent
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.
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!
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.
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
I wish I could see her every day I feel so equipped after my session.
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.
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.
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.
She’s a very caring and compassionate person, which the world needs more of.
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.