Amy HeimLCSW-R

Amy Heim is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, career questions, eating and body image issues, and the upheaval that comes with major life changes.

Amy uses practical, talk-based work to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify their values and change unhelpful behaviors. She also uses Attachment-Based and Narrative approaches to look at personal stories and relationship patterns.

In sessions she aims to make space for honest conversation about things like grief, trauma, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue. She helps people address specific concerns such as ADHD-related struggles, bipolar mood challenges, abandonment or attachment issues, and blended family dynamics. Amy also supports clients dealing with cancer-related stress and fatherhood issues.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works with clients to set goals, practice small skills, and track progress over time. The work can include short problem-focused steps and deeper exploration of personal history when that suits the client's needs.

People who choose to work with Amy can expect clear explanations of therapeutic options and steady support while trying new approaches. She encourages realistic, achievable changes and helps clients build routines that fit everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Amy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amy will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. The process is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort and life situation.

If you are considering online options, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework to match an online rhythm so progress continues between visits.