Amy Conneely, MD, LCSW-C
Experienced Maryland social worker focused on practical support
Details
| Name | Amy Conneely |
|---|---|
| Credentials | MD, LCSW-C |
| Based in | Maryland |
| Licensed in | Maryland |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Amy
Amy Conneely is a licensed social worker in Maryland with more than 15 years of experience. She holds an MD and a Master of Social Work and has worked across medical, hospice, oncology, and residential settings. Amy draws on that background to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and mood concerns.
Clients often come for help with relationships, parenting strain, caregiver stress, or coping with big life changes. She also supports people affected by trauma, chronic illness, and complicated family histories like adoption or abandonment.
Background and approach
Amy uses everyday language and clear steps in sessions so people feel understood and can act on what they learn. Amy centers the relationship in therapy. She meets people where they are and treats them with dignity and respect without judgment.
Sessions are grounded in a strengths-based outlook and aim to build practical skills for daily life. Her toolbox includes narrative approaches that help people reframe their stories and cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies also appear in her work to reduce stress and increase present-moment focus.
Across hospital, hospice, and residential work, Amy has guided people through crisis, chronic illness, and substance concerns. That experience shapes a calm, steady approach in sessions. She prefers collaboration and helps people choose what fits their goals and routines.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Amy works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Many people find Narrative Therapy useful for looking at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Narrative work helps separate the person from the problem so people can rewrite parts of their life story that feel stuck or painful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and learning simple skills to stay present while making choices that match those values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with health or life changes.Amy treats the choice of approach as a team effort. She will listen to your goals and everyday routines and suggest which methods might fit best. Over a few sessions she adjusts the plan so it lines up with what helps you make steady progress.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful when visual connection helps learning and coaching. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a less formal check-in is needed. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or manage short updates, problem-solving, and skills practice when a full session isn’t possible. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping the work practical and focused.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amy helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and bipolar mood concerns. She also supports those facing relationship and family strain, parenting issues, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and a strengths-based approach. Sessions blend narrative work, cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance strategies to create practical steps people can use.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in medical social work, hospice, oncology, nursing homes, substance abuse treatment, and residential programs for adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and getting started handled?
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