Amy Wallins, LCSW, CSW

Amy Wallins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia with 16 years of experience. She offers a warm, engaging approach that helps people face stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Amy is also knowledgeable about LGBTQ issues and has worked extensively with people affected by HIV/AIDS and hospice care.

Her background includes long experience in hospice settings, which shaped her understanding of grief and end-of-life concerns. She blends practical tools with compassionate listening to help people navigate life changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation. Jealousy and self-esteem issues are also among the topics she addresses.

Amy uses a mix of approaches that fit each person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts, Mindfulness Therapy to build calm and focus, and Motivational Interviewing to support real-life change. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns and stories that influence emotions and behavior.

Sessions aim to be interactive and respectful. Amy works with people to set clear goals and develop steps they can try between sessions. Her style emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional processing so progress feels concrete.

People seeking help are invited to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Amy communicates in English and practices in Georgia as an LCSW and CSW.

Online Approaches That Fit Your Life

Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought that lead to stress or low mood and then testing new, more balanced ways of thinking. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can help with anxiety and rumination.

She also brings Motivational Interviewing into sessions to help people find their own reasons for change and set realistic steps. That approach is useful when someone wants to shift habits, manage career stress, or take steps toward healthier relationships. Amy treats choosing an approach as a team effort and will work with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use these sessions to teach coping skills, practice new communication, and track progress between meetings.