Amy Spallinger

Experienced LCSW blending skill and compassion

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Amy

Amy Spallinger is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana who uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and narrative-oriented strategies to help clients manage emotional challenges.

Background and approach

With 22 years of professional experience, she supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, drawing on practical skills and reflective work to address symptoms and daily functioning. She frames clients as experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths to create meaningful change.

She also addresses related concerns such as body image, communication and control issues, family of origin dynamics, fertility-related stress, and grief during hospice and end-of-life transitions. Amy incorporates solution-focused and trauma-informed elements when appropriate, aiming to help clients clarify goals, reframe unhelpful narratives, and develop coping strategies for panic, phobias, mood disturbances, and post-traumatic stress.

Prospective clients are encouraged that taking the first step is an act of courage, and she seeks to provide steady, collaborative support throughout the therapeutic process.

Online therapy using practical approaches and trauma awareness

Many of her clients benefit from cognitive behavioral work, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is another key approach she uses, teaching present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can ease reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Narrative Therapy is applied to help people reframe personal stories and recognize strengths, especially when addressing issues like self esteem, family of origin patterns, or life purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the clinical process and happens collaboratively. She works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, integrating techniques from different models as needed so the plan fits practical needs and personal values.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to communicate. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic tools between sessions while accommodating varied lifestyles and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, depression, and ADHD, and also focuses on areas like body image, communication problems, and grief related to hospice and end-of-life care.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and narrative elements, supplemented by solution-focused and trauma-focused strategies to tailor practical skills and reflective work to each person.

What is her professional background?

She has 22 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She holds an LCSW credential with license number IN LCSW 34005351A and practices in Indiana.

Which languages does she offer therapy in?

Therapy is offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available with her?

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

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies by location and her availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English