Amy Doliver, LCSW-R
New York LCSW-R for anxiety and relationships
- Relationship repair
- Trauma-informed care
- Flexible online sessions
About Amy Doliver
Amy Doliver is a licensed social worker practicing in New York with two decades of clinical experience helping individuals and couples navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and the consequences of trauma and abuse. She holds the credential LCSW-R, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered, and uses that training to offer practical, compassionate care tailored to each person's needs.
Amy works with couples to rebuild trust, sharpen communication, and deepen emotional intimacy, and she supports individuals facing depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Her approach balances evidence-informed techniques with empathetic support, focusing on concrete strategies that promote healthier patterns and more satisfying relationships.
Recognizing that taking the first step toward change requires courage, Amy creates a collaborative space where clients can set goals, explore underlying patterns, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She accepts new clients, including those who live outside the United States, and offers flexible options to begin therapy and continue work over time.
Amy works with couples to rebuild trust, sharpen communication, and deepen emotional intimacy, and she supports individuals facing depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Her approach balances evidence-informed techniques with empathetic support, focusing on concrete strategies that promote healthier patterns and more satisfying relationships.
Recognizing that taking the first step toward change requires courage, Amy creates a collaborative space where clients can set goals, explore underlying patterns, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She accepts new clients, including those who live outside the United States, and offers flexible options to begin therapy and continue work over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Doliver have?
Amy Doliver has 20 years of experience.
Is Amy Doliver a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW-R. License details are NY LCSW-R 079779.
In which languages does Amy Doliver provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Amy Doliver located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Amy Doliver as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Doliver through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Doliver work with international clients?
Yes, Amy Doliver works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Doliver 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and difficulties that respond to structured problem solving.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for people struggling with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsive behavior.
Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing the impact of past traumatic experiences while building coping skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It supports recovery from abuse, injury, or other overwhelming events that continue to affect present-day life.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Amy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust strategies as goals evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain consistent support during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.