Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Amy Helm is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and anger. Amy aims to make the first step easier by offering calm, practical guidance and steady support.
She earned her master's degree in mental health from Cambridge College in 2014, with a focus on addiction, and began work in the field in 2012.
Background and approach
Over the years she has worked in a variety of treatment settings and seen many kinds of concerns, including mood and substance-related issues and family problems. This background shapes how she plans sessions and sets goals. Amy uses a person-centered style to build a trusting working relationship.
She listens carefully and helps people set their own goals before suggesting strategies. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused.
Amy encourages joint effort - both therapist and client work toward clear steps and measurable progress. She aims to offer a nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings, weigh options, and try new behaviors. People who choose her often want practical tools and steady encouragement.
She helps with everyday coping, shifts in behavior, and managing intense emotions so people can move forward with clearer choices and more control.
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Amy commonly uses client-centered work to put the person's goals and choices first. This approach means sessions begin by listening, clarifying what matters most to the client, and shaping the plan around those priorities. It helps with motivation, self-understanding, and setting realistic steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is also part of her toolkit. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns that lead to unhelpful behavior and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and habits that someone wants to change.
Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. The method is conversational and nonconfrontational, aimed at strengthening a person’s own reasons for wanting to move forward.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will work with each person to match methods to their goals, adjusting the mix as needs evolve. Together they set clear, achievable steps and check progress regularly.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging can fit brief updates, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer text communication. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Amy
What kinds of concerns does Amy work with?
Amy helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered approach that prioritizes the client's goals, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to encourage practical change.
What is her background and experience?
Amy has 14 years of experience in mental health care, with work in various treatment settings and a focus on addiction and mood disorders since beginning graduate study in 2012.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Massachusetts and holds the credential MA LMHC, which stands for Master of Arts and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
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.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.