Amy Spallinger , LCSW

Amy Spallinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Amy emphasizes practical steps and clear goals to make progress feel manageable.

Her approach centers on skills that people can use between sessions. She uses cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce overwhelm and bring attention back to the present moment.

Narrative therapy is part of her work when people want to reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Solution-focused tools are used to identify small, achievable changes that lead to quicker relief. When trauma is involved, she draws on trauma-focused techniques to help people process difficult memories safely.

Amy aims for straightforward conversation and concrete strategies rather than jargon. She invites clients to view themselves as the expert of their own life while she provides structure and feedback. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs and energy.

Based in Indiana, she offers counseling in English. Her practice often addresses related concerns such as body image, communication problems, fertility stress, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose. Amy encourages anyone feeling stuck to take a small first step toward support.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Amy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that keep problems going and then practice new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus; these tools often help with overwhelm and mood regulation.

Narrative therapy is another option she offers to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves and their choices. Together the client and therapist identify alternative storylines that feel more empowering and realistic. Amy works collaboratively to find the blend of methods that matches each person’s goals and preferences rather than insisting on one single approach.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video is useful for in-depth work and reading nonverbal cues, phone can be lower bandwidth or easier on the go, and messaging or live chat offer quick check-ins or shorter touchpoints. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on steady progress.