Amy Appino, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 20 years in practice

Amy Appino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and stress.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34010094A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1942914452 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Amy

Amy Appino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and stress. She helps individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, grief, and trauma. Amy aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and respectful.

Her approach is warm and straightforward. She creates a calm space where people can talk about what’s hard without feeling judged.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life and personal values. Amy uses a mix of evidence-based methods that match the person in front of her. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness to build steady attention.

For relationship and attachment pain she uses emotionally-focused ideas to improve connection and understanding. Over two decades she has worked with many presenting issues, including family conflict, eating concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress, substance use, and end-of-life adjustments. That breadth helps her tailor sessions to the problem at hand rather than using one fixed method.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Amy practices in Indiana and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Amy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues

Approaches Amy names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Amy often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-focused, which can suit worries, depression, ADHD challenges, and many daily struggles.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches people how to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward what matters. ACT is useful for stress, chronic pain, and problems that involve avoidance or stuck patterns.

Finding the right fit is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which approach or combination makes the most sense and adjust over time if needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter contact fits a busy day. These options aim to make regular care easier to fit into life while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Amy help with?

Amy supports people with relationship strain, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, trauma, grief, eating issues, and life changes.

What is Amy's therapy style like?

Her style is direct and empathetic. Sessions focus on clear steps, emotional understanding, and skills that can be used between appointments.

How much clinical experience does Amy have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with varied concerns such as family conflict, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and she does not take international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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