Amy Crabtree, LCSW

Amy Crabtree is a Tennessee-licensed clinician with 15 years of professional experience who combines practical training and years of community mental health work to support people through life changes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work, and she completed the requirements for her LCSW in 2012 - LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential for social workers who provide clinical therapy.

Amy spent 12 years working as an outpatient therapist in community mental health settings, gaining experience with a wide range of ages and presenting concerns, including involvement with substance abuse treatment programs. Her clinical work has focused on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family conflicts, and address depressive symptoms.

Her approach emphasizes how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, guiding clients to identify patterns and build practical skills for change. Sessions are guided by each client’s goals and delivered with respect and compassion, without judgment. Amy aims to meet clients where they are and supports them in taking steady steps toward the outcomes they choose, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin therapy.

CBT-Informed Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is central to Amy Crabtree’s practice. CBT helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change reactions and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Amy also emphasizes goal-focused work, partnering with clients to set clear, achievable objectives and practice concrete strategies between sessions to support progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and allow licensed professionals and therapists to support clients where they are while maintaining consistent, goal-oriented care.