Amy FitzGerald , LCSW

Amy FitzGerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the state of North Carolina. She earned a Masters of Social Work from North Carolina State University and has worked in clinical settings for over 15 years. Her training includes advanced certifications and extensive study in yoga and meditation, with particular emphasis on trauma-informed yoga, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Integrative Restoration iRest.

Amy's clinical experience spans multiple populations, with significant work alongside adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and adolescents and adults navigating rigorous academic and career paths. People seek her support for a range of concerns, including building a more balanced life, developing deeper relationships, and finding relief from grief, loss, or trauma.

She uses a client-centered, goal-oriented approach and aims to meet each person where they are. Amy regards clients as the foremost experts on their own experiences and collaborates with them to set practical goals and pursue meaningful change. Her work often integrates both talk-based and somatic methods, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are individualized to honor each person's needs, comfort level, and values, and she looks forward to working with those ready to begin this process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Amy blends evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online care. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to move toward them, helping with stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often supporting work on depression, anxiety, and coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy includes practices that cultivate present-moment awareness and lengthen tolerance for difficult feelings, which can be helpful for trauma processing, stress reduction, and building resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. She will consider a client's goals, preferences, and life context and adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapists and licensed professionals from diverse locations, supporting consistent progress while accommodating everyday demands.