- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC-MH, LMHC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Amy
Amy Roth is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping parents and adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life. She is LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and brings 15 years of counseling experience to her work. She explains things plainly and helps people find practical ways to cope.
Amy favors short-term goal work alongside deeper exploration of attachment and past hurts.
Background and approach
She listens for what a client needs right now and builds a plan that fits daily life. Sessions often include skills for handling strong emotions and steps to improve communication at home. Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development from South Dakota State University in 2007.
Amy has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, panic, and relationship problems. She often integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and client-centered conversation. Amy offers several online formats - video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging - so parents can choose what works between obligations.
She typically works with people age 15 and up, and adapts sessions to the individual’s current needs and goals. Clients can expect clear options and straightforward tools to practice between sessions. Amy aims to help people make steady progress on the concerns that brought them in, including parenting stress, grief, and anxiety.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Amy’s Approaches Work Online
Amy commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps people understand connection problems and repair trust in relationships. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and teaches practical skills to change them. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Amy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust them based on what helps the client make steady progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video is helpful for in-depth conversation and working through emotions. Phone calls can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when someone needs a check-in during a break. Live chat or text messaging allow shorter, frequent check-ins and written reminders of skills to use between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy regular and practical around parenting and work demands.
Questions people ask about Amy
What concerns does Amy commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, mood disorders, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and attachment-focused work.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Amy has around 15 years of experience in counseling and has worked with a wide range of issues across different age groups.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC-MH and LMHC credentials and is licensed in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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