Therapist profile
Amy Wesley, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 5051; LPC, South Carolina / 10470; LPCC, California / 19631
- NPI1689327470
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Amy
Amy Wesley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with nine years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, commitment and communication problems, control issues, fatherhood concerns, and women's issues.
Amy blends person-centered work with several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills to help people notice what matters to them and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and building coping skills.
The biography states she has training in play therapy and that she integrates solution-focused techniques alongside other approaches. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is listed among her approaches and she is working toward related certification; she also has documented training in DBT and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Amy describes person-centered theory as central to her practice. That means she prioritizes respect and acceptance while helping people learn skills to handle difficult feelings and day-to-day challenges. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear goals rather than abstract language.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Amy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters, even when strong emotions get in the way. ACT often focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal goals, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT gives clear tools for managing anger, low mood, or social anxiety by practicing different responses and testing how they work in real life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Amy combines person-centered listening with practical skills from ACT and CBT, and she will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Clients and therapist check in and adjust methods as progress is tracked.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. The platform notes that clients complete a matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session; beyond that, confirm whether video or other formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so work or family obligations are easier to manage.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, career issues, depression, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach combined with ACT and CBT techniques and incorporates DBT skills and solution-focused methods as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.