Amy Conneely, LCSW-C

Amy Conneely is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with more than 15 years of practice. She earned both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Delaware State University. Amy has worked across hospital, hospice, oncology, home health, nursing home, assisted living, substance abuse treatment, and residential program settings.

She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and substance use concerns. Parents who are juggling caregiving and family strain often come for short-term help. She also supports people facing life changes, chronic illness, and caregiver fatigue.

Amy centers the therapeutic relationship. She treats people with dignity, respect, and no judgment. Sessions usually focus on practical skills, clear goals, and the person’s own strengths.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills and manage strong emotions. She also uses client-centered methods and attachment-based ideas to improve relationships and self-understanding.

Therapy often includes mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clarify values and move toward meaningful change. Amy aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, breaking big problems into doable steps. Prospective clients in Maryland should confirm current session options before booking.

Background and approach: With experience in medical and geriatric settings, addiction programs, and residential care, Amy brings practical knowledge of how health and life transitions shape mood and behavior. She works collaboratively to set goals, teaches tools for day-to-day coping, and revisits plans as needs change.

Approaches that translate well to remote work

Amy draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as part of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce distress, which can be practiced between sessions. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

She also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. Finding the right approach is part of the process; the therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust plans over time.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people practice skills in their regular routines. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others support longer skill-building sessions, so discussing logistics up front helps match the session type to what the person needs.