Aimee Lighty, LPC

Aimee Lighty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a warm, practical approach to therapy and a strong commitment to helping people overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma that affect their relationships and work. With 15 years of experience, she focuses on collaborative problem solving rather than giving prescriptive advice, helping clients design tangible strategies to move forward. Her manner is generally supportive and light-hearted, yet she becomes focused and emotionally present when guiding clients through difficult memories or intense feelings. She prioritizes efficient, productive sessions that respect each person’s time and energy. Aimee primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, while also integrating client-centered and solution-focused methods to strengthen relationships and build practical, goal-oriented plans. She works with individuals and families on a wide range of concerns including parenting challenges, relationship and family dynamics, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, and issues affecting self-esteem, sleep, and eating. Aimee also has experience addressing veteran and armed forces issues and supporting people who struggle with self-harm. As an LPC Aimee is licensed to provide professional mental health counseling in Pennsylvania, and she tailors care to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps the client explore their own values and goals - this approach works well for people seeking understanding, personal growth, and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them - it is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building small, achievable steps toward clear goals, helping clients produce measurable change and regain a sense of control.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process; Aimee collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress is made. Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose how they meet based on schedule and comfort. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.