Amy Conneely, LCSW-C

Amy Conneely is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with over 15 years of experience. She earned both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Delaware State University and has worked across medical, geriatric, substance abuse, and residential settings. Her background includes time in hospitals, hospice and oncology care, nursing homes and assisted living, home health, and substance use treatment programs.

She focuses on practical, respectful care that starts with the relationship. Sessions are intended to be nonjudgmental and strength-based. Amy uses active listening and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and next steps.

Amy draws from several approaches when planning care, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. She commonly helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, caregiver stress, substance concerns, and parenting or family strains.

In sessions she aims to teach skills and test small changes. That can mean practicing different ways to handle worry, setting boundaries with family, or building routines to manage mood and attention. She also supports people coping with life transitions and long-term medical or caregiving challenges.

Her style is collaborative and pragmatic. People who prefer clear steps, empathy, and skill-building tend to fit well with her way of working. For specifics about session format and scheduling, confirm current options when you book.

How Amy’s approaches translate to online work

Amy uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed action, helping people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, closeness, and communication issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Amy works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps and what feels manageable for each individual.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit into busy schedules and fewer travel needs, which can make regular sessions more consistent. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when bandwidth or focus is an issue. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current options with the therapist before booking to learn what online choices are available and how they might fit your routine.