Amy Wienand, LCSW
Narrative-focused social worker for stress and addiction
Details
| Name | Amy Wienand |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Amy
Amy Wienand is a licensed clinical social worker with over 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She works with individuals who are facing drug and alcohol problems, grappling with self-esteem, or navigating identity and LGBT issues. Amy writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's priorities and concerns.
She approaches therapy from a narrative perspective, helping people examine the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
That work often reveals patterns that can be shifted to reduce suffering. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people stay grounded during strong emotions and motivational interviewing to support change when substance use or behavior shifts are a goal. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical change.
Amy aims to help clients notice strengths they already have and to try small experiments between sessions. She explains options clearly and collaborates on steps that feel manageable for each person. Amy brings experience working with first responders and those facing hospice and end-of-life concerns, and she has supported many young adults through transitions.
Her tone is calm and direct, and she encourages people to move at their own pace. She is based in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. Signing up starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits a client's availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem among the things Amy works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Grief
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: 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
Narrative and Mindful Approaches Delivered Online
Amy uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they live by and consider alternative, more helpful narratives. That approach is useful for changing long-standing self-beliefs that keep someone stuck. Mindfulness Therapy helps clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, which can reduce reactivity during stress or anxiety episodes. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviors like substance use by clarifying goals and building internal motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amy collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and comfort level, and she checks in regularly to adjust the plan. Clients are invited to try ideas and report back on what helped, so treatment stays practical and focused on what matters to them.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reminders or short reflections between sessions. These options help people fit care into work, school, or busy family life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and collaborative. She centers the client's story and helps people identify helpful shifts and small experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with individuals in clinical settings and community care.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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