WARM, CONVERSATIONAL ONLINE THERAPY
Everyone has the power to make positive changes in their lives.
I know that starting therapy can feel intimidating, and I work hard to create a space where you feel welcomed, supported, and understood. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, loss, or depression, or going through a life transition, we will work together to understand what is at the root of what you are experiencing and find practical tools that can help. My goal is to advocate for you in building a healthier, more balanced life through evidence-based therapy that is tailored to your unique needs.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. And that's ok.
Therapy can help you understand the experiences that shaped your life, reconnect with your emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out.
That is something we can figure out together.
Therapy should feel human.
In our work together, you can expect a space where you’re listened to, met with curiosity, and supported as you explore patterns, emotions and possibilities for change.
EXPLORE ✻ UNDERSTAND ✻ HEAL
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Over 20 years experience
Secure Online Sessions
Free Initial Consultation
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
You’re functioning. But you don’t feel fulfilled.
You handle what needs to be handled. You take care of other people. You keep going. But underneath, something still feels off.
You are not broken.
You have adapted. The patterns that once helped you survive may now be keeping you stuck.
You overthink nearly everything.
You feel guilty when you put yourself first.
You react strongly and do not always understand why.
You keep repeating the same relationship patterns.
You minimize, avoid, or judge your emotions.
You feel responsible for everyone else’s happiness.
You have gotten very good at pretending you are okay.
MY APPROACH
Therapy doesn't have to feel intimidating.
One of the biggest worries people have before beginning therapy is that they will spend the first session answering endless questions about their childhood. That is not how I work.
I want to understand what is making life difficult for you right now. My first priority is helping you leave our initial session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about where we are headed.
What is keeping you up at night?
What would make tomorrow feel a little better than today?
What is making life feel heavy?
What finally made you reach out?
THE PROCESS
Explore. Understand. Heal.
Therapy can help you move from simply managing life to understanding yourself and making choices that feel more authentic. It's not just about treating your symptoms, it's about feeling heard, understood and valued.
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Explore Your Emotions
Create space to feel what you feel without shame, guilt, or judgment.
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Recognize what emotions are communicating
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Develop greater self-compassion
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Feel safe enough to be honest with yourself
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Understand Your Patterns
Discover why the same emotional and relationship patterns continue to repeat.
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Understand where coping patterns began
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Identify triggers and old rules
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Create meaningful aha moments
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Heal Through New Choices
Turn insight into changes in the way you relate to yourself and other people.
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Set boundaries with less guilt
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Ask for what you need
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Choose from values instead of fear
THE THERAPY FEELS DIFFERENT
Therapy With Me Feels Like a Real Conversation.
I do not expect you to arrive with everything figured out. I will not overwhelm you with clinical jargon or make you feel like there is something wrong with you.
Human
Sometimes we will laugh. Sometimes we will sit with difficult emotions.
Clear
I turn psychological language into everyday language that makes sense.
Personal
My role is not to fix you. It is to help you understand yourself more deeply.
A LITTLE PERMISSION
You Have Permission To…
Feel angry.
Set boundaries.
Ask for what you need.
Live by your own values.
Feel sad.
Put yourself first.
Stop pretending.
Take a pajama day.
MEET AMY
Amy Bloom, LCSW
I became a therapist because I have always believed that people make the best decisions they can with the tools they have at the time.
My approach to therapy may feel a bit different from what you expect. We begin by gently exploring what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. Rather than immediately focusing on your past, we prioritize your current concerns and experiences, returning to earlier life experiences when it feels supportive and meaningful to your healing process. Sometimes those tools helped us survive. Years later, however, those same tools can leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck without understanding why.
I do not believe people are broken. I believe they have adapted. My role is to help you understand those adaptations, reconnect with yourself, and empower you to make changes that foster growth and self discovery.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master of Social Work, New York University
Certified Life Transitions Specialist
Certified Life Care Planner, International Commission of Health Care Certification
Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager, National Association of Social Workers
Certificate in Gerontology, Rutgers, The State University
Over 20 Years Experience in Therapy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What You May Be Wondering.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
You Don’t Have to Keep Doing This Alone.
You do not need the perfect words. A few sentences are enough to begin the conversation.
Reach out for a free consultation and let’s talk about what has been feeling difficult.