Amy Klein Duane, LCSW

About me

Hi. My name is Amy Klein Duane, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of California. I have extensive experience working with various populations of all ages: I spent many years focused on the psychology of child development and challenges faced in teenage years and adulthood. I have expertise in working with people struggling with anxiety disorders; specifically selective mutism and social anxiety. I also have experience working with chronic mental illness in a day treatment program. In addition, I have worked extensively with aging and independence issues and bereavement and grief counseling.

I am a firm believer in short term and solution based therapy when appropriate: I often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Short Term Psychodynamic therapy (although I customize my practice based on a client's needs). I believe in teaching coping skills while using Positive Psychotherapy to the help the client use their own strengths to overcome difficulties.

I am supportive, observant, compassionate, and an attentive listener.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Dependent personality, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

AZ LCSW LCSW-21759

CA LCSW 25932