Amy Flores, LCSW

Amy Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee. As an LCSW she holds advanced training in social work and clinical practice, and she brings five years in therapeutic roles alongside a total of ten years working with behavior and social-emotional challenges. Amy works with children, adolescents, and families, applying a strengths-based and client-centered orientation while also drawing on solution-focused techniques to help clients reach clear goals.

Her work integrates evidence-informed interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and supportive creative approaches like music therapy when appropriate. She has experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and couples or family challenges. Amy emphasizes reestablishing personal strengths when life events have undermined confidence and motivation.

Amy approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect for individual differences and a focus on practical change. She aims to build trusting rapport that supports healing, skill building, and renewed hope. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative environment in which goals are identified and achievable steps are used to move toward them, with attention to the family context and developmental needs when relevant.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Amy Flores draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and supporting self-directed growth - this approach helps people who need a supportive, empathetic space to explore feelings and values. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is employed when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or intense mood swings are primary concerns - DBT offers concrete skills for tolerating distress and improving relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses so the chosen techniques fit the individual and their life circumstances.

Online therapy with Amy is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local access to therapists. These options make consistent care more attainable and allow therapists and clients to work together across distance while focusing on meaningful progress.