Amy Wienand, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 21 years in practice

Amy Wienand helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW016583 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1508181785 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Amy

Amy Wienand helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She works with issues around coping with life changes and supports LGBT concerns. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and brings more than two decades of experience to sessions.

She keeps conversations direct and approachable. Amy believes each person knows their own story and already has strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can use between meetings as well as close listening during sessions.

Background and approach

Amy uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. She draws on motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to open up new options for how to move forward.

Her background includes long-term work with addiction and grief, and support for first responder stress and hospice and end-of-life issues. Amy has worked with young adults facing life transitions and recovery challenges. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort level.

When someone is ready to begin, Amy encourages a simple first step: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. She aims to make the start of therapy clear and manageable.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amy uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting automatically; this can reduce anxiety and make stressful moments easier to handle. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time. Narrative therapy is used to examine the stories people tell about themselves and to consider new ways of understanding past events and current choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She adapts tools collaboratively so the plan feels useful and realistic for daily life.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to have ongoing support between sessions and can fit into a break at work or a tight schedule. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy consistent while matching what works best for each person.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Amy focus on?

Amy works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns. She also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Amy emphasizes listening, building on strengths, and giving doable steps people can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Amy has 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals in a range of settings. That history includes extended work with addiction and grief-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW, which denotes a licensed clinical social worker, and practices in Pennsylvania.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

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

How is cost handled?

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

What is the first step to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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