Therapist profile
Amy Swetnam, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 12759
- NPI1144805623
- Experience36 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Amy
Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 36 years of clinical experience. She has worked with thousands of people over three decades. She helps with concerns such as addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem issues.
She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. Amy emphasizes building a working alliance to develop an actionable plan. She talks through concrete steps for coping, managing strong feelings, and moving forward after loss or disruption.
Her approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That means she looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, identifies small changes that can lead to relief, and addresses the impact of past traumatic events when relevant.
Amy also helps with career concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and substance use problems, and the stresses that come from caregiving or bereavement. She pays attention to co-occurring issues like mood disorders, postpartum depression, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are conducted in English and are grounded in straightforward conversation and skill-building. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins to track progress. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can use CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and practice new coping skills for anger, anxiety, and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on immediate goals and small, practical steps. In an online session this often means setting brief targets and checking progress each week. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events and uses careful, paced work to reduce their ongoing impact.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques from different approaches. The process is collaborative and meant to set clear, manageable goals rather than promise a quick fix.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or reducing travel time on a busy day. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that regular online meetings help keep momentum between sessions and make skill practice more consistent.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, or feel stuck with workplace frustration. Anger is listed alongside related concerns like stress, relationship problems, and trauma.
What is her therapy style?
She uses practical, skill-based work and builds an action plan with each person. Sessions focus on talking through patterns and trying changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience and notes she has worked with thousands of clients over that time. That background informs her step-by-step approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. The LPC credential is shown exactly as provided.
In which languages does she work?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options through the platform before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be shown when selecting services.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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