Amy Conneely, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate Maryland therapist with diverse clinical experience
- 15 years experience
- Trauma and addiction
- Flexible session options
About Amy Conneely
Amy Conneely is a licensed, experienced social worker practicing in Maryland with more than 15 years supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C - Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical - and earned both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Delaware State University. Her background spans medical social work in hospitals, hospice, oncology, and home health, geriatric care in nursing homes and assisted living, substance use treatment centers, and residential programs for adults.
Amy works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, family conflict, and parenting concerns, and she brings experience addressing stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She adopts a strengths-based perspective, emphasizing each person’s resources and resilience while working toward practical goals.
Her practice values the therapeutic relationship and a nonjudgmental stance that honors dignity and respect. Amy integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and client-centered therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.
Amy works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, family conflict, and parenting concerns, and she brings experience addressing stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She adopts a strengths-based perspective, emphasizing each person’s resources and resilience while working toward practical goals.
Her practice values the therapeutic relationship and a nonjudgmental stance that honors dignity and respect. Amy integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and client-centered therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Conneely have?
Amy Conneely has 15 years of experience.
Is Amy Conneely a licensed therapist?
Yes. Amy Conneely holds these credentials: MD, LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 19152.
In which languages does Amy Conneely provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Amy Conneely located?
Amy Conneely is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Amy Conneely as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Conneely through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Conneely work with international clients?
Amy Conneely does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Conneely cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions aligned with their values - it often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping people understand and reshape how they connect with others, which can be useful for relationship, family, and abandonment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy collaborates with each person to identify methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on these approaches as tools to build practical skills and greater emotional insight in partnership with the client.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow scheduling that fits busy lives, easier access for those with mobility or caregiving constraints, and multiple ways to stay engaged in therapy between sessions.