Amy Swetnam, LPC

Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 36 years of experience. She began her work decades ago and has supported many people through hard life moments. Amy focuses on helping clients build practical skills they can use outside sessions. She values treating people with dignity, respect, and acceptance.

She aims to form a clear, collaborative plan with each person who comes to therapy. Sessions focus on learning tools and small steps that create change. Amy draws on approaches that address thoughts, behavior, and the impact of trauma when relevant.

Clients commonly bring concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and struggles with addiction and eating. She also helps people facing caregiver stress, burnout, career questions, and life transitions. First responder issues, postpartum depression, and end-of-life concerns are among other areas she supports.

Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented while remaining empathetic. Amy often uses brief, practical exercises and checks progress along the way. She encourages clients to notice what works and adjust the plan as needed.

People who prefer a therapist who combines years of experience with a direct, supportive approach may find this a good fit. Those who want to discuss how therapy could help their particular situation are invited to start the matching process and schedule a session.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often involves short exercises, homework, and tracking patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps toward a person’s goals. Sessions emphasize what is already working and build on those strengths to create change in day-to-day life.

Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to address the effects of traumatic experiences in ways that reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It combines careful pacing with techniques to help people feel safer and more in control of their reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend options to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling around work or caregiving duties.