Hi. My name is Amy L Settles and I am looking forward to working with you. I have been a clinical social worker in Oklahoma City, Ok. for 35 years. I first attended Emerson College located in Boston, Massachusetts where I received a B.S degree in Speech Education with a minor in Dramatic Arts. I also attended the University of Denver where I received a Master of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Group Communication. I then earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Oklahoma. This degree allowed me to pursue my career as a mental health therapist also know as a psychotherapist. I have specialized training in treating Sexual Abuse. I also have numerous hours of training in the areas of Death and Dying, treating Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Couples Therapy.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I have worked with teens all the way up to the very mature.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and collaborative. If you are looking for a therapist that will agree with everything you say, I am not the therapist for you. I use evidence based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapies, mindfulness, and family of origin based interventions.
Together we can explore your psychological/emotional needs so I can help you in whatever it is that is troubling you. I will work with you by actively listening to what you have to say. Together we will process what is going on in your life and discuss the possibilities of other options. I will give you relevant feed back so that you can continue processing it throughout your therapy journey and beyond.
Professional experience
35yrs in practice
Trauma, AbuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Amy is incredibly understanding, empathetic and practical with her advice. She listens very well and gives the objective perspective on my problems that I need sometimes, and meeting with her for the past few months has been a huge part of me regaining my self confidence and getting in control of my own life. She offers wisdom while still being nonjudgmental, and I really did not expect to find someone so caring and helpful via videochat therapy on BetterHelp, but she is really excellent at her job and has changed my life for the better so much!
Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 5 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amy has been a godsend. She's firm when she needs to be, but is also gentle and understanding. She started out as my marriage counselor, and became my personal counselor when my marriage counseling did not work out. I would recommend her to anyone I possibly could. It's like talking to an old friend most of the time. That's how comfortable she makes the whole experience.
Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amy is truly an exceptional therapist. She has an incredible ability to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where I feel completely understood and valued. Her warmth and compassion, combined with her insightful guidance, have made such a positive impact on my life. Amy has helped me navigate challenges with clarity and self-compassion, and I always leave our sessions feeling more empowered and grounded. I’m so grateful for her expertise and care—she’s been a life-changing presence in my journey. Highly recommend her to anyone seeking a kind, empathetic, and skilled therapist.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She’s great
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Great Therapist. Listens and responds well! Straight forward!
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Amy is awesome awesome. I hate that I waited so long to contact her again
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
One of the best therapists I have encountered and had the pleasure of speaking with! Very insightful!
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Courteous, professional, easy to communicate with.
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Amy is very easy to talk to
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
She is very empathetic.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 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, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amy has really been a true contributor to my healing journey. She’s helped me figure out my childhood trauma and how it affects me today. She’s opened my eyes to things I never realized and has helped me find joy in my life. I highly recommend Amy!
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Nice and warm while still calling me out when needed. I appreciate her alot.
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amy is incredible! I am so much happier since I began seeing her. She is not afraid to tell me the truth and always has my best interest in mind. I could not recommend her more!
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She has been great and has helped me work thru some things.
Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Amy is amazing, easy to talk to, and just a great therapist for me while trying to make improvements on myself. Thank you, Amy
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s focused, concise, and not afraid to yank your leash a little. I would recommend her.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Amy is an amazing therapist & I’m lucky i found someone that can keep it real with me, make me laugh, and make me feel heard. She’s amazing and intelligent and I brag about her to my friends.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She is a great therapist!
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Amy is very nice and helpful she listens to me, she gives great advice
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
My life was turned upside down when I first met Amy ….. I was in a long term relationship with a narcissist. She has helped me on the journey of ending the relationship, getting my life back and has also helped me begin the process of healing the wounds that occur in such a relationship. She brings the best me out and helps me see the beauty within myself. I highly recommend her for recovery from abuse. She can help you get on the good path that leads to better days ahead.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's been super helpful in helping me with school stress and learning to cope with my ADHD.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only just started my journey with Amy, but from what I know so far she seems to be a very caring person who sees you as you are. She's supportive and protective of the people she talks with and helps you find confidence in who you are.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Amy doesn’t sugarcoat anything. She tells you how it is, which is great for me. I love her personality, and I look forward to meeting with her every week!
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing!
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning grief
Amy is a therapist with a strong sense for support. She is direct but caring and logical. Every time I speak with her I receive guidance or wdvice I never would have thought of. She is certainly skillful and easy to work with.
Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Amy is wonderful and kind and really listens
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Amy listens so well and gives you the best advice. She got me out of a very dark spot in my life when I needed it the most.
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amy is an amazing counselor. She listens to me and gives me great feedback. She’s also somebody who won’t put up with any bull. She’s a great listener and is great at knowing when I begin to become uncomfortable or anything.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amy is truly amazing. By far the best therapist I’ve had. She has helped me tremendously through a rough patch in life and always encouraging. I’m thankful for all of her support.
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amy is great! She really understands difficulties of life the struggles and just really pushes you to do better!
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
She’s an awesome therapist with a lot of knowledge
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amy is very supportive and has effectively guided me through some difficult aspects in my marriage. She is easy to talk with, which has given me practical solutions to apply. Because of Amy’s help and understanding, I am feeling better and able to cope more effectively in my daily life.
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I don’t make myself a priority that includes my mental health. When I don’t schedule, or forget an appt, or don’t reach out in a while, she reaches out and pushes me like I need.
I feel like we are just having a conversation over tea rather than an appt.
Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amy is such a kind soul. She listens intently and pushes you to continue your growth to becoming as mentally healthy as possible. 10/10 would recommend. ✨
Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, grief, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She asks questions and she’s willing to listen to the answer. She gives straight forward answers and expresses her concerns about whatever it is you need to talk to her about.
Written on Nov 08, 2020 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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