Amy FitzGerald, LCSW

Amy FitzGerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who brings a thoughtful blend of clinical training and contemplative practices to her work. She holds a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University and has fourteen years of experience in clinical settings. Her training includes advanced study and certifications in yoga and meditation practices such as trauma-informed yoga, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Integrative Restoration iRest, which inform her integrated approach to care.

Amy has worked with a wide range of populations, including adoptive and birth parents, adoptees, youth at risk, and adolescents and adults navigating demanding academic and career paths. People seek her support for many reasons - to manage stress and anxiety, process grief or trauma, strengthen relationships, navigate parenting and family transitions, and build healthier coping strategies and self-esteem.

Her approach is client-centered and goal-oriented. She meets clients where they are and treats each person as the expert on their own life, guiding them to clarify priorities and set achievable goals. Amy draws on therapeutic frameworks that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and somatic or body-based techniques. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, values, and comfort levels, combining conversation and somatic work as appropriate to support meaningful change.

Amy welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with clients and looks forward to supporting those ready to begin or continue their therapeutic journey.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Amy often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood. She also incorporates mindfulness practices that teach present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amy works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance allows clients to shape their care while drawing on evidence-based tools.

Online therapy with Amy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or differing levels of comfort with in-person meetings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from varied locations while focusing on practical, effective work toward clients' goals.