I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 5 years of clinical experience. I have worked with various clients to include: adults, elementary, middle, and high school aged students. I have also worked in several settings/areas of social work such as: private mental health agencies, child protective services, hospital, group homes and public schools. I currently work with Veterans who experience: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, various medical and psychosocial concerns as well as military sexual trauma. My areas of focus include: depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, medical/terminal illnesses, parenting concerns, anger management, relational issues, career/financial stressors and abuse/neglect/dependency/ foster care.
I am very compassionate, energetic, and highly motivated to assist my clients with making positive changes to reach their desired goals. I utilize several therapeutic interventions and therapy modalities, as I understand what works for one individual may not work for the next. I am a strong believer that we all are unique and special in our own ways. We all have strengths and weaknesses that set us apart from others. I utilize therapeutic interventions derived from: cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused and self-centered therapy. My goal is to empower my clients to be successful, achieve their goals, and make progress in their specific area of concern.
I am excited and commend you for acknowledging the importance of having support, guidance, and assistance with navigating life. I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you and serving to empower you along this journey. You only get one life to live let's work together and make it the best!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
NC LCSW C010982
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Amy is definately a good person to have discussions with. She's very easy to talk to and offers a lot of suggestions. I would recommend her to any of my friends. She also has a great sense of humor and is able to put a positive light on any situation.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Amy is an excellent and supportive therapist who has been very helpful in assisting me with emotional support during significant life transitions.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Amy locklear is a blessing to have as a therapist .she listens,you can feel comfortable opening up to her,andhave solutions that can help with your issues and lets you know its ok to have the feelings that you have and its ok to express them....id totally recommend her to anybody who needs counseling...
Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
I’m so thankful for Amy’s counsel. She is patient with me and asks leading questions to help both she and myself understand my mental needs. She is kind and experienced and helps me set goals to become better. So glad that I have someone else in my corner to help me improve myself both for my sake and the sake of others in my life.
Written on Jun 13, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
There are some days I don’t think I could make it, especially not in a healthy way, without Amy’s help. She kind, compassionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and knows the right way and time to challenge growth. I highly recommend Amy.
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 4 months
Amy is such an awesome counselor! From the moment we had our first live session I felt very at ease with her. She has a calming spirit and never makes me feel like she is judging me. Amy is encouraging and celebrates even the smallest milestones. I’d recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management