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Online therapist

Amy Doliver

Compassionate guidance for family and relationship growth

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Credentials
LCSW-R
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Amy

Amy Doliver is a licensed social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems. She supports those coping with trauma, depression, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Amy works with couples on trust, communication, and emotional intimacy.

She brings two decades of practice to everyday family concerns and life transitions. Amy uses clear, goal-focused methods. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage intense emotions.

Background and approach

Solution-focused work helps families set concrete next steps and see progress quickly. Her background includes long-term clinical work in community and outpatient settings across New York. That experience shaped a practical style that favors small, doable changes over complex jargon.

Amy explains options plainly and helps people find what fits their life. Sessions commonly focus on communication patterns, parenting strategies, and rebuilding trust after conflict. Amy also addresses complex trauma and patterns that affect relationships and day-to-day functioning.

She collaborates with clients to build tools that carry into home life. Therapy with Amy is conversational and structured. She listens for what matters most and then offers techniques and plans to try between meetings.

The goal is steady progress that feels manageable for busy families and individuals.

Approaches that translate to online family work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day stress that affects family life.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills often help people manage intense reactions within relationships and parenting moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change over time.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls let participants join from home, while phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or times when real-time video isn't possible. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and caregiving routines.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, and many related concerns listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She combines structured techniques with conversational problem-solving to make change feel doable.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across New York, focusing on family and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-R credential in New York with license number NY LCSW-R 079779 and practices from New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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