Amy FitzGerald
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I look forward to guiding you toward a more flexible way of thinking and building a toolbox of strategies for effectively navigating life’s challenges.
People come to therapy for various reasons, including a desire to cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life, establish more meaningful relationships, or find a way to cope with grief, loss, or trauma. I have had the privilege of supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and particular expertise with college students (undergraduate and graduate), young professionals, parents with children, and adult adoptees. Additionally, I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with infertility or navigating adoption options. Life can be challenging, but fortunately, some tools can help you more effectively navigate the pain you are experiencing. Your struggles do not define you. You are the expert on you. I am here to guide you in finding more peace, acceptance, and understanding of your emotional self. I am eager to hear your story and understand your unique journey. Claims are handled and billed through Headway (a free service). They will collect payment, including co-pays, and file insurance on your behalf.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infertility
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Eclectic Approaches
- Exposure Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Up to$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paypal
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
NC Social Work Board Certification and Licensing Board
C012547, North Carolina
Certificates
Certified Yoga Teacher 200 and 500
Yoga Alliance
iRest Level 1 Teacher
iRest Institute
iRest is a meditation practice based on the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra and adapted to suit the conditions of modern life. When practiced regularly—little and often—iRest enables you to meet each moment of your life with unshakable peace and well-being, no matter how challenging your situation. https://shop.irest.org/pages/try-irest-now
Education
North Carolina State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2014
I worked from 2010-2014 during my graduate years with families adoption and teens engaged with the Criminal Justice System.