Amy Spallinger, LCSW

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Narrative-focused LCSW helping with stress and trauma

Details

Name	Amy Spallinger
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Indiana
Licensed in	Indiana
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	22

About Amy

Amy Spallinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience. She centers her work on Narrative approaches and helps people bring clearer meaning to their life stories. She focuses on practical changes that reduce stress and ease anxiety so daily life feels more manageable.

She spends time listening to each person's story and noticing patterns that cause problems. Then she uses straightforward tools from narrative and cognitive approaches to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Background and approach

Sessions often include simple exercises you can try between meetings to build confidence and momentum. Amy has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, depression, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She also helps those struggling with ADHD, self-esteem, body image, and grief around end of life and hospice matters.

She aims to make big issues feel less overwhelming by breaking them into small, doable steps. Many clients come with worries about control, communication, or family of origin hurts. Amy pairs narrative work with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to identify strengths and practical next steps.

This keeps sessions rooted in what matters most to the person sitting across from her. If someone is unsure how to start, she offers clear guidance on what therapy looks like and how to set goals. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on helping people move forward in ways that fit their lives.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Amy works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amy among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online

Amy blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and try alternative, more helpful narratives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to calm the body and bring focus in stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client work together to choose methods that match goals, needs, and daily routines. That collaboration means plans can be adjusted as progress unfolds or new issues arise.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief, flexible check-ins between sessions or help stay on track with homework. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while using the therapeutic approaches described above.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she commonly address?

Amy works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and issues like self-esteem and body image.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses Narrative approaches along with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help people reframe their stories and try small changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy sessions.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session with her?

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