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Amy Nicolazzo

Compassionate therapist blending skills and insight

LPCC Ohio

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Amy

Amy Nicolazzo is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with 24 years of professional experience in mental health care. She has spent her career supporting people facing stress and anxiety, addiction challenges, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and difficulties with motivation.

Background and approach

Her clinical work also addresses relationship concerns, grief, anger, and a range of related issues such as codependency, control struggles, panic attacks, and mood disorders. Amy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly.

She draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered practices, and existential approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs. This flexible stance supports practical coping skills as well as deeper reflection about values, purpose, and patterns that contribute to distress.

People who seek her out often want compassionate guidance alongside concrete strategies for managing symptoms and making meaningful changes. Amy encourages taking the first step toward help and works collaboratively with clients to build confidence, reduce distress, and pursue clearer direction in life.

Therapeutic approaches adaptable to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that create a meaningful life, which can be helpful for issues like avoidance, low motivation, and chronic worry. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic space where clients are listened to and respected, fostering self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, combining elements from different methods when appropriate so the plan aligns with each person's needs and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and access support from home or other locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide regular, ongoing work on skills and insight while adapting session styles to what works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy commonly address?
Amy works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma and grief, anger, relationship challenges, and related topics such as panic attacks, mood concerns, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She combines client-centered warmth with evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to offer both skill-building and reflective work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amy brings 24 years of professional experience in mental health practice to her work with clients.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC with license number OH LPCC E.0003235.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to her offered formats.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English