Amy Swetnam, LPC

Amy Swetnam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 36 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She approaches therapy with a focus on empowering clients to develop practical coping skills and clearer paths forward, emphasizing dignity, respect, and acceptance in every interaction.

Amy values building a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for effective care and works collaboratively with each person to create an individualized plan of action. Her clinical work addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, caregiving stress, and concerns related to gender and sexual identity.

Using evidence-informed methods, she helps clients learn strategies they can apply between sessions so progress extends into daily life. Amy welcomes the opportunity to support clients who are seeking growth, relief from distress, or clearer direction during difficult transitions, and she encourages those ready to take the next step in their self-care to reach out for a consultation.

Approaches that inform online care with Amy Swetnam

Amy Swetnam uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this practical, skills-focused approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy is another component of her work, emphasizing clients' strengths and small, achievable steps to move toward specific goals and immediate improvements. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies for processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, with attention to safety and pacing tailored to each person's needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Amy collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She regularly adjusts the plan as progress is made and as new priorities emerge, keeping the work practical and client-centered.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.