Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Amy Wilder, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149005255
- NPI
- 1225081557
- Experience
- 30 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Amy
Amy Wilder is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 30 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and relationship concerns. Her work includes support for intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
Amy takes a straightforward approach. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She combines talking, problem-solving, and attention to feelings rather than relying on labels or tests.
Her background includes long-term work in community and private settings across the Chicago area. Over three decades she has helped people handle life transitions such as divorce, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and aging or geriatric concerns. She also addresses family of origin problems, fertility and loss, and responses to natural or human-caused disasters.
Therapy draws on a mix of Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas. That mix is used to fit the issue at hand - sometimes aiming to change thoughts and behaviors, sometimes to understand long-standing patterns formed earlier in life.
People who reach out can expect clear goals, practical skills, and attention to everyday pressures like work, money, health, and family. Amy works in English and practices in Illinois as an LCSW. If a reader wants to proceed, they are asked to use the site's matching process to schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amy uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully, helping people name what matters, and supporting their own choices. It is useful for improving communication, managing grief, and sorting relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and cope with stressful situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amy will review your goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. The plan can change as you see what helps, so decisions about technique are collaborative rather than fixed from the start.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and making appointments easier to attend around work, caregiving, or health needs. Before booking, confirm the current session options through the site so you know how she conducts meetings. That lets you pick a format that best fits your schedule and comfort without assuming a specific setup.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues along with intimacy, eating and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a blend of Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches and emphasizes practical steps you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in community and private settings.
Is she licensed in Illinois?
Yes. She is an LCSW licensed in the state of Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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