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Amy Settles, LCSW

Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

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, 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), Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

OK LCSW 2893

Reviews

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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