Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904010735
- NPI
- 1285429449
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- Stress management
- Anxiety support
- Grief coping
About Amy
Amy Stoltzfus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on everyday struggles people bring into therapy, including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Amy speaks English and works from a practical standpoint to help people manage current problems.
In sessions she talks with people about what is happening now and what feels most urgent. She pays attention to how relationships, communication, and attachment patterns affect daily life. Conversations may cover panic attacks and post-traumatic stress when those issues are present.
Amy aims to adapt conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work focused on skills and steps that people can try between sessions. That might include strategies for managing anxiety, approaching difficult conversations, or routines to support mood and motivation.
She brings prior social work experience to help people navigate loss and change. Expect direct, practical dialogue about coping with grief and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Sessions are task-oriented while allowing space to process strong emotions.
People who choose her usually want clear steps they can use outside sessions. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on concrete skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes learning practical tools to manage anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques are aimed at reducing immediate symptoms and teaching ways to respond differently when anxiety rises.Another approach centers on processing grief and life changes through structured conversations about what was lost and what routines or supports can be rebuilt. This work combines emotional processing with planning small, manageable steps to recover momentum in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which techniques fit the person’s goals, preferences, and current challenges. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and shifting course if needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows the therapist and client to practice skills in the settings where problems actually occur, such as at home or during a work break.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment issues, communication problems, isolation and panic or post-traumatic stress when relevant.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations are direct and aimed at managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW. Prior social work roles informed her skills with grief, loss, and coping strategies.
Is she a licensed clinician in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia. Sessions are provided under that licensure.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients. Please confirm your location before booking a session.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client’s listed location.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers