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Amy Swetnam

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
36 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amy

Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 36 years of clinical experience helping people navigate major life challenges. She has worked with thousands of clients over her career and focuses on practical, skills-based work that helps individuals regain a sense of agency.

Background and approach

Amy emphasizes dignity, respect, and acceptance in every therapeutic relationship and aims to empower clients to become their own strongest advocates. Her style centers on building a collaborative therapeutic alliance and developing concrete plans of action tailored to each person’s needs.

Amy draws on cognitive behavioral tools alongside solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques to address concerns such as addiction, grief, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She also brings experience with caregiving stress, end-of-life issues, postpartum mood concerns, and challenges related to gender identity and substance use.

Amy welcomes those ready to take active steps toward change and prefers approaches that teach practical coping strategies. She invites prospective clients to explore a structured, respectful partnership aimed at realistic goals and sustainable progress.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online access



Amy commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; these methods are useful for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and many everyday stressors. She also employs trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of traumatic experiences, helping clients process difficult memories and build coping skills tailored to trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting plans as work progresses to ensure interventions remain relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and allow people to access therapy in ways that match their comfort and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, eating concerns, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, among others.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The work emphasizes collaboration and skill building, using cognitive behavioral techniques along with solution-focused and trauma-informed practices to create actionable plans.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 36 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and reports having supported thousands of clients during her career.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license TX LPC 12759 and practices in Texas.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Therapy is provided in English and there is no availability for international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
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

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English