Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
How Amy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Dr. Amy Guertin is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people manage anger, stress, and anxious feelings. She also supports those dealing with depression, attention challenges, parenting strain, relationship tension, and life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and practical so families can find calmer ways to cope at home. She draws on nearly three decades of experience to keep sessions focused and useful. Amy uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard while they make real changes. Typical sessions look at daily patterns and small steps that make a difference. She helps people build clear tools for managing anger, improving communication, and reducing panic or social anxiety.
Work often involves short experiments between sessions to test what helps in real life. Amy pays attention to practical needs like scheduling and follow-through. She frames goals in everyday language and checks progress regularly.
Her style balances direct skills training with supportive listening so people can gain both relief and longer-term skills. People choose her when they want calm, hands-on guidance for mood and behavior concerns. Her background and steady approach aim to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to daily life.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-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 her approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting ruled by them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce panic, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental listening stance so people feel understood while trying new coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick or blend approaches and adjust the plan over time based on what the person finds most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill coaching, or quick support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different ways of working until the best fit is found.
Questions people ask about Amy
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, trauma, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions combine clear skills practice with attentive listening. The work focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with a variety of mood and behavior concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not working with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the matching results and therapist availability.