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Amy Flores

Amy Flores, LCSW

Therapist · Tennessee · 5+ years of experience

Supportive LCSW helping people reclaim balance

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  • Strengths focused
  • Practical tools
  • Collaborative approach

About Amy

Amy Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee. She has five years of clinical experience and a longer background working with behavior and social-emotional challenges. Amy aims to help people reconnect with their strengths when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

She uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach and often focuses on practical steps that move people toward clearer goals. Amy draws on several methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to shape sessions around each person's needs. Music-based ideas are sometimes incorporated when they fit the client's style.

Her experience includes helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and mood disorders. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, career transitions, and challenges related to identity and self-esteem. Midlife crisis is among the concerns listed as a focus area.

Amy describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She works to build trust and to help clients notice small changes that add up over time. Sessions emphasize concrete skills as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.

People who want straightforward conversation and practical tools often find her approach useful. She encourages anyone considering help to take the next step by completing the intake process and scheduling a first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Amy often uses client-centered work to meet people where they are. That means sessions focus on the person's concerns and goals, with the therapist guiding the conversation and prioritizing what feels most relevant. It supports those who want someone to listen, reflect, and help them clarify next steps.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. CBT offers concrete tools for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and changing patterns that keep problems in place. Dialectical behavior therapy elements add skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger communication when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Amy will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten travel time, allow a quick check-in during a work break, or reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and techniques to match everyday life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, grief, and life changes including midlife crisis.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on practical steps and skills. She combines several approaches to match each person's goals.

What is her professional background?

Amy has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and about ten years working with behavior and social-emotional challenges prior to clinical practice.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a Tennessee LCSW and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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