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Amy Wilder

Practical, compassionate therapy with experienced LCSW

LCSW Illinois

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amy

Amy Wilder is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who offers supportive psychotherapy informed by three decades of clinical work.

Background and approach

She centers care on people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image struggles, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, among other life changes and problem areas. Her approach blends practical, goal-focused tools with reflective, client-centered exploration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and develop concrete strategies for change, while mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives can deepen awareness of emotional patterns and past influences. Solution-focused techniques are employed to clarify immediate goals and move toward measurable progress.

With 30 years of experience in clinical settings, Amy aims to create a respectful, collaborative environment where people learn about their behaviors and build new ways of coping. She provides services through a mix of session formats and invites prospective clients to reach out to determine fit and schedule options.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care



Amy commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete skills to shift patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or mood concerns; it is useful for people wanting structured tools and measurable progress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaborative exploration, helping clients feel heard and supported while they clarify goals and values.

Finding the right approach is presented as a shared process. The therapist works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors the mix of methods so treatment feels practical and personally meaningful. That collaborative decision-making lets clients try techniques and adjust the plan over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity through transitions, and access consistent support without travel, while still allowing the therapist and client to work on skills, emotional processing, and problem-solving together.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image matters, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as divorce, caregiving stress, and forgiveness.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness exercises, psychodynamic reflection, and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and develop new coping strategies.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 30 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings and brings long-term practice in individual, family, and marital therapies to her work.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Amy is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149005255 and bases her practice in Illinois.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are costs and payment arranged for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English