Dr. Amy ColeLPC

Dr. Amy Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She brings 12 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She also gives focused support around blended family issues and postpartum depression.

She earned a Doctorate of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University, an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Mental Health from the University of Missouri, and a Master’s in School Counseling from Missouri State University. Dr. Cole has worked in a range of settings and spent recent months supporting older adults in a hospital setting with coping strategies for grief, loneliness, anxiety, and isolation.

In sessions she draws on client-centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often focus on what matters most to the person, practical ways to change stress and mood patterns, and short-term strategies to meet immediate goals.

People can expect straightforward, goal-oriented conversations that prioritize their preferences and pace. Dr. Cole aims to help clients identify small, workable steps toward feeling better and managing daily demands.

If you are navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, or adjustments in blended family life, she includes those topics alongside broader concerns like anxiety and depression. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match their needs.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects what matters to the client, and follows their pace to build trust and direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Sessions often include concrete exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and coping with anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, preferences, and goals and recommend ways of working that feel most helpful. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Some people prefer shorter conversations on the phone; others choose video to use visual cues. The focus is on practical, consistent support that fits daily life rather than promising a specific outcome.