Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Amy Cargill, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05798800
- NPI
- 1780142661
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Amy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT focused
- Neurodivergent affirming
- Youth and LGBT topics
About Amy
Amy Cargill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 15 years as an LCSW and over 20 years helping people with everyday struggles. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Amy uses practical, skills-based work to address problems that get in the way of daily functioning.
She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-world evidence. That approach is described in straightforward steps so people can practice skills between sessions. Amy also draws on other evidence-based techniques to tackle persistent worries, panic, and obsessive behaviors.
Amy has particular experience supporting young adults, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and those managing divorce or separation. She is neurodivergent-affirming and works with people who have ADHD or autism. Her practice includes attention to family of origin issues and parenting stresses without assuming a single way forward.
Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. She includes practical exercises, symptom monitoring, and short homework tasks to track progress. Humor and a casual manner are part of how she helps lighten difficult topics while keeping work focused.
People who want clear tools and direct feedback will find her approach concrete and action-oriented. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site's matching steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Amy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a method that breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT teaches practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, mood difficulties, panic, and obsessive behaviors.She also uses other evidence-based techniques that focus on skills practice and symptom tracking. These methods emphasize short exercises, regular check-ins, and concrete homework to build steady progress on issues like phobias, social anxiety, and mood regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she’ll recommend techniques and adjust them based on how they feel in real life, so treatment stays practical and client-driven.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a lunch break or after work. Many people find video sessions helpful for face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as OCD, panic, phobias, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, offered in a conversational, skills-focused style with practical exercises and short homework tasks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amy has 15 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and more than 20 years total working with people on mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers