Amy Barkley
West Virginia LPC focused on anxiety, depression, and resilience
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About
Amy Barkley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She supports people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions, offering a calm, focused partnership as individuals explore their circumstances and options. Her work emphasizes helping clients build resilience and develop clearer self-understanding.
Amy’s practice includes care for family concerns, communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, impulsivity, and challenges related to self-esteem and self-love. She also attends to self-harm risk by creating plans that prioritize safety and practical coping steps. Clients work on identifying patterns, learning skills, and clarifying priorities that matter to them.
Grounded in person-centered and evidence-based approaches, Amy takes a collaborative stance that centers each person’s goals. Sessions focus on cultivating self-compassion, practical strategies for day-to-day coping, and gradual, achievable progress toward meaningful change. Together she and each client set steps that reflect the client’s values and strengths.
Amy’s practice includes care for family concerns, communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, impulsivity, and challenges related to self-esteem and self-love. She also attends to self-harm risk by creating plans that prioritize safety and practical coping steps. Clients work on identifying patterns, learning skills, and clarifying priorities that matter to them.
Grounded in person-centered and evidence-based approaches, Amy takes a collaborative stance that centers each person’s goals. Sessions focus on cultivating self-compassion, practical strategies for day-to-day coping, and gradual, achievable progress toward meaningful change. Together she and each client set steps that reflect the client’s values and strengths.
- Location:
- West Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Self-harm, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WV LPC 2870
- NPI Number: 1932971116
- License: LPC (West Virginia)
Remote care options and therapeutic approach
Amy offers online appointments using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules. These options allow ongoing contact for skill-building, goal planning, and check-ins between sessions when appropriate.She practices in a person-centered way, which means sessions begin with the client’s priorities and progress through shared planning. This approach emphasizes listening, identifying strengths, and tailoring interventions so each person’s goals guide the work.
Alongside that collaborative stance, Amy uses evidence-based approaches to teach concrete coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood challenges. Therapy can include learning strategies for managing symptoms, improving communication within families, reducing social anxiety, and strengthening self-esteem.
Clients who prefer structured skill work alongside supportive reflection often find this combination a good match. Technology options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit how a client prefers to connect.
How much clinical experience does Amy have?
Amy has ten years of experience working as a licensed therapist.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is an LPC and holds license WV LPC 2870 in West Virginia.
Which languages does Amy use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Amy based?
She practices in West Virginia.
How can clients meet with Amy remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does Amy accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What should I know about cost and payment?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with Amy?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.