Amy Conneely

Compassionate clinical social work with practical strategies

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Amy

Amy Conneely is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 15 years of practice across medical, geriatric, substance use, and residential care settings.

Background and approach

She earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from Delaware State University and brings experience from hospitals, hospice and oncology services, home health, nursing homes, assisted living, substance abuse treatment centers, and adult residential programs. Her approach centers on a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, dignity, and a strengths-based perspective.

Amy integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and client-centered techniques to address concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, parenting and family conflict, addictions, and coping with life changes.

She also has experience with issues related to attachment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems. In sessions she emphasizes practical skills alongside empathy, helping clients develop tools to manage stressors and navigate transitions.

Her clinical background in diverse care environments informs a flexible, person-focused style that adapts interventions to each client’s goals and circumstances.

Practical approaches for online therapy and coping skills

Amy frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop actionable skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT sessions often focus on concrete strategies and practiceable exercises that translate well to remote formats. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which encourages recognizing difficult thoughts and committing to values-based actions; ACT can be helpful for coping with grief, chronic conditions, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting methods over time rather than imposing a single model. That collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to individual circumstances and evolving needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options let clients fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use different formats for skill building, check-ins, or deeper work depending on what works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy address?

Amy works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based relationship and uses evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), DBT, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience across medical social work, hospice and oncology, geriatric care, substance abuse treatment, and residential programs for adults.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials, listed as MD LCSW-C 19152, and practices in Maryland.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English