About Amy
Amy Gatch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strain, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She uses straightforward, practical strategies to help clients set goals and make steady progress. Amy is based in South Carolina and brings 16 years of clinical experience to her work.
Amy keeps sessions focused and goal-oriented. She spends time learning each person's situation, listening closely, and helping set realistic next steps.
How Amy works
She offers tools people can try between meetings and reviews what works. The aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes. Her background includes work in schools and clinical settings, which informs how she supports young adults and caregivers.
Amy earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology from Indiana University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago. She has lived in the Carolinas for the past 15 years. In sessions she uses approaches that break problems into manageable parts.
Clients often work on changing unhelpful thinking and finding small, practical solutions to current problems. Amy also helps people who are adjusting to life transitions or coping with chronic stress. People who choose her can expect calm, direct guidance and a focus on skills that fit daily life.
She helps clients track progress and revise goals when needed. The working relationship centers on collaboration and steady steps toward better functioning and greater well-being.
Amy lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Amy works with
The areas below are the ones Amy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LISW-CP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
How Amy Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Amy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when working with people online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more useful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals rather than analyzing the past.Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client’s concerns, discuss options, and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked, so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more nuance is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging can work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or when short, frequent contact fits a busy schedule. These options make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school commitments.
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