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MD, LCSW-C

Amy Conneely, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Amy

Amy Conneely is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 15 years of practice across medical, geriatric, substance use, and residential care settings.

Background and approach

She holds both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Delaware State University and combines that training with hands-on experience in hospitals, hospice, oncology, home health, nursing homes, assisted living, and substance abuse treatment programs. Her background has shaped a pragmatic, strengths-based perspective when addressing complex life challenges.

She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, addiction, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD among other issues. Amy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, offering respect and nonjudgmental support while drawing on evidence-informed methods.

Her approach blends client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based ideas, and mindfulness to help clients build coping skills and clarify values.

Sessions are delivered through a variety of remote formats to fit different needs and schedules, and she aims to collaborate with each person to find practical strategies that align with their priorities and daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be helpful when emotions feel intense or relationships are strained.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online delivery through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or mobility are challenging, while still allowing a licensed professional to guide the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Amy sees a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
The therapist emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered relationship and uses motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and evidence-informed practices to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of experience working in medical social work, geriatric settings, substance abuse treatment centers, and residential programs for adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is credentialed as MD, LCSW-C with license number 19152 and practices from Maryland.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Amy can help with

Amy Conneely works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Amy works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.

How Amy approaches therapy

Amy's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Amy is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 15 years of clinical experience.