Amy Freeman, LCSW, MD, LCSW-C
Licensed clinical social worker for young adults
- Focus on trauma and mood
- Supports families and teams
- Experience with developmental needs
About Amy Freeman
Amy Freeman is a licensed clinical social worker and experienced mental health professional with 11 years of practice supporting young people and their families. She holds the credentials LCSW and LCSW-C, which indicate licensure as a clinical social worker, and MD, indicating a medical degree. Her work has focused on adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 22 with developmental disabilities in non-public school settings, where she collaborated closely with families and multidisciplinary teams including educators, speech and occupational therapists, and behavioral specialists.
Amy combines a nonjudgmental, accepting approach with practical, skills-based work to help clients and families identify areas of need and build healthier coping strategies and thought patterns. She has clinical experience across concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and anger, and she addresses family-of-origin issues, relationship and separation challenges, and other mood and behavioral concerns. Her practice emphasizes communication with team members and caregivers when appropriate to create coordinated supports.
She values the initiative it takes to seek help and recognizes that reaching out is an important first step in moving toward greater wellbeing and more effective daily functioning.
Amy combines a nonjudgmental, accepting approach with practical, skills-based work to help clients and families identify areas of need and build healthier coping strategies and thought patterns. She has clinical experience across concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and anger, and she addresses family-of-origin issues, relationship and separation challenges, and other mood and behavioral concerns. Her practice emphasizes communication with team members and caregivers when appropriate to create coordinated supports.
She values the initiative it takes to seek help and recognizes that reaching out is an important first step in moving toward greater wellbeing and more effective daily functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Anger management
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Freeman have?
Amy Freeman has 11 years of experience.
Is Amy Freeman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C. License details include AZ LCSW LCSW-21354 and MD LCSW-C 19874.
In which languages does Amy Freeman provide therapy?
Amy Freeman provides therapy in English.
Where is Amy Freeman located?
Amy Freeman is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Amy Freeman as my therapist?
Clients can work with Amy Freeman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Freeman work with international clients?
Amy Freeman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Freeman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Skill Building
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, practical ways of thinking. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns and emphasizes concrete skills and homework to support change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges by teaching tools to respond differently in difficult moments.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic events while building safety and coping skills. This approach supports recovery from abuse, traumatic stress, and related symptoms by working at a pace matched to the individual’s needs.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor a plan that may combine elements from different methods so the work fits the person and their circumstances.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to connect from different locations. These options can help clients maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and stay connected with licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.