Amy SwetnamLPC

Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 36 years of experience. She has spent decades helping people find steady ground during hard moments. Many come when life shifts feel overwhelming and they want practical ways forward. She focuses on clear, goal-oriented work that helps people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. Amy also supports people facing trauma, relationship strain, substance issues, and intimacy concerns. She uses straightforward methods that help clients notice patterns and try different responses. Her sessions tend to be collaborative and action-focused. Amy works with clients to set small, realistic steps and to track progress over time. She emphasizes respect and acceptance and aims to create a working partnership where people feel heard and understood. In addition to common mental health concerns, she addresses areas such as postpartum depression, caregiver strain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and challenges tied to gender and sexual identity. She also helps people facing life purpose questions, career strain, and recovery from loss or addiction. People can expect practical tools drawn from approaches that fit their situation, plus conversations about coping strategies and behavior change. Amy values plain language and a steady, experienced presence while helping people develop skills they can use day-to-day.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Amy uses methods that focus on change and healing in clear, practical ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with healthier choices; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on finding immediate, usable steps toward the client’s goals and is helpful when someone wants concrete progress in a shorter time frame. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic events and reducing their ongoing effects, which can be helpful for people coping with past abuse or severe stress. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will discuss different methods with each person and help pick one or combine strategies based on needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to tailor work so it feels useful and doable rather than theoretical. Please confirm available session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions also allow focused check-ins and homework between meetings, which supports steady progress without requiring a large change to daily routines.