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Amy David, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Amy

Amy David draws on her LCSW training and six years of clinical experience to support people managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, and a broad range of mood and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She helps clients explore patterns that contribute to distress while working toward greater self-worth and improved emotional regulation. Her approach balances insight with concrete skills so clients can move from understanding difficulties to practicing change.

Her work also addresses family-related struggles such as parenting, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin dynamics, along with focused areas including body image, eating-related concerns, attachment issues, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

Amy integrates evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create tailored plans that reflect each person’s goals and situation. She practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy helps clients explore patterns in close relationships and the ways early bonds shape current emotional responses; it is often useful for attachment issues, family dynamics, and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical, structured techniques to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment fit evolves as progress is made. This partnership helps ensure methods align with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make attending sessions more flexible around work, family, and daily routines. These formats support ongoing skill practice between sessions and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their North Carolina location with scheduling that fits their life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Amy works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem challenges, and a variety of family-related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends insight-oriented discussion with practical skill building, aiming to help clients understand patterns while learning tools to manage emotions and behaviors.
What is her clinical experience?
She has six years of professional experience as an LCSW working with diverse concerns and has used a range of evidence-based approaches in practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential with NC LCSW C004486 and practices in North Carolina.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Amy can help with

Amy David works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and depression.

How Amy approaches therapy

Amy's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 6 years of clinical experience.