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Amy Weston, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Amy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

More about Amy

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

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My name is Amy Weston, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently practicing in the state of Florida. I graduated from Rollins College, in 1992, with a Master of Arts in Counseling. After graduate school, I worked as a lead therapist for a community mental health center. I facilitated individual, group, and family psychotherapy services for inpatient, short term residential and partial hospitalization programs. This training ground provided me with extensive experience working with individuals dealing with major psychiatric issues. This professional opportunity fostered my ability to assess crisis situations, developing effective short term treatment objectives. Since 2017, I have been working as an Independent Therapist, in a private practice offering group, family, couple and individual counseling and social coaching services. My current focus has been providing social skill training to individuals on the Autism Spectrum and those with Down syndrome. Ages typically range from 10 to adulthood. I am passionate about working with teenagers (and their parents) experiencing transitional crises, as they move beyond high school into the collegiate world, as well as, adults experiencing challenges in the competitive job market.

My theoretical approach is pragmatic, client centered and goal directed. As a therapist, I believe flexibility is paramount to building rapport. I utilize key tenets and interventions grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Brief Therapy and Social Skill Training. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Techniques helps clients understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Strategies allow clients to begin to understand that faulty thinking may be exacerbating their current situation. When clients are given the tools to investigate their own thought processes, they learn they have control of changing their perception, of themselves and their world. Incorporating Social Skill training, affords clients the ability to improve their social awareness and social competency. Key focus is placed on assertive communication, learning how to regulate emotions and relationship building, by improving social filter and ability to make social predictions.

Change is hard and we tend to expend a great deal of energy trying to avoid it. However, I believe people are resilient and capable of making lasting change. When you are ready to begin this journey it helps to have someone you can trust walking beside you. Building rapport, is the first step. It would be my honor to help you determine the path you want to travel and the changes you would like to incorporate.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Grief Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Family problems Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Amy Weston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700402179.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH3812 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amy Weston offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Amy Weston works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Amy Weston speak?

Amy Weston speaks English.

How many years of experience does Amy Weston have?

Amy Weston has 10 years of experience.

Where is Amy Weston licensed to practice?

Amy Weston is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Amy Weston accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Amy Weston accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Amy Weston offer?

Amy Weston offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Amy Weston?

Amy Weston can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Amy Weston?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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