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Amy MacHarg, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue
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About me

I am a clinical social worker licensed in the state of Florida. I have counseling experience in a wide range of areas including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, domestic violence, relationship issues and severe/persistent mental illness. I have worked with many populations but in my earlier years as an intern, I embraced the schizophrenic community and learned everything I could about psychotic related disorders. I studied psychology and studio art at UNC- Wilmington. I loved it so much there that I took summer classes to avoid returning home at the end of spring semesters. I earned a masters at NC State University where I studied social work with a concentration in mental health. Like a seagull during winter, I migrated south to Florida looking for sunshine and success. It was here that I fullfilled my clinical licensure requirements. I love online therapy because it allows me to reach a wider range of clientele than I could before. I want everyone who needs it to get the support they deserve.

My counseling style is mostly cognitive behavioral with emphasis on visual thought mapping. I have found that when people see their actual thought process displayed in front of them, it allows for greater objectivity and perspective since it is no longer running on repeat inside the mind. Instead it lands somewhere safe which frees the mind up for other things, giving it more capacity to reason. This can be done online in various ways depending on what works for the client. I am very person-centered in my approach, so to me there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to counseling. However, I have pulled together my favorite techniques from evidence based practices which include mindfulness, trauma-based grounding exercises, the solution-focused approach, rational emotive therapy as well as many other tools I will utilize in a custom treatment plan specific to your goals and personality.

I empower my clients by revealing "tools of the trade" for distress tolerance and emotion regulation. Clients of mine are able to practice these techniques beyond the confines of my therapeutic care. This creates opportunity to become one's own therapist. I believe personal growth is something that can always be further developed. I am simply a facilitator in this process whereby I see you as an expert on yourself. I understand that no one actually embraces change until they are ready to do so. I think of myself as a guide nudging you gently in the direction of health, happiness and self-confidence.

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW15401

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amy MacHarg. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She’s amazing

Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management

Super friendly, great listener. Really helped me when I struggling and even after by checking in with me when we haven't had sessions.

Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Amy was the best therapist ive ever had. She didnt askany questions she just listed and was very understanding. If I had to come back tot therapy I would definitely wNt Amy again

Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Amy helped me during the most stressful time of my life. She took the time to listen and cares about helping me get better. I am so glad I found her because she has made a difference in my life.

Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Amy is professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, and articulate. She has been very insightful, and helpful to me. I look forward to my sessions with her.

Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Amy is the best! Not only is she the sweetest thing ever, but she genuinely cares about my problems and it's like talking to another friend. Which I absolutely love about her, highly reccomend Amy

Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse