Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Amy McGinnis Hogan, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.011519
- NPI
- 1710010210
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Psychodynamic focus
- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Amy
Amy McGinnis Hogan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. Her focus also includes stress, addiction-related concerns, parenting challenges, intimacy questions, and issues around self-esteem and purpose.
Amy blends insight-oriented and skills-based approaches. She uses psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns that repeat in their lives. She also draws on solution-focused strategies and cognitive-behavioral tools to give practical coping steps for day-to-day problems.
In sessions she pays attention to how past experiences shape present choices. That helps clarify where stuck patterns come from and where change is possible. She also offers mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and build moment-to-moment awareness.
People who work with her can expect a mix of talking through feelings and learning concrete strategies. Conversations often cover communication, anger, guilt, shame, and difficult family dynamics. Practical habits for mood, stress management, and impulse control are common topics.
Amy describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps clients weigh options and test small changes between sessions. Her approach aims to balance long-term insight with short-term relief so everyday life can feel more manageable.
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How Amy applies therapeutic approaches online
Amy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to act in line with what matters, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and finding direction. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to explore recurring life themes and patterns that influence current behavior. That approach helps people see how past relationships shape present choices. Together, these methods give both insight and practical tools; Amy works with clients to choose what fits their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
If you plan to work online, check the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Amy will help you adapt exercises and home practice to the realities of daily life so therapeutic work is useful between sessions.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, addiction issues, stress, and related areas such as self-esteem and life purpose.
How would she approach therapy?
She combines psychodynamic work to increase insight with solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral strategies for practical skills and coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amy has 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to adults.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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