Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Amy Doliver

Amy Doliver

LCSW-R

Therapist · New York · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for anger and stress

Continue with Amy

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.

  • Practical skill building
  • Focus on relationships
  • Trauma-informed care

About Amy

Amy Doliver, LCSW-R, helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship strain. She offers steady support for grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem or addiction. Amy works with clients who want clearer communication, better boundaries, or practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

Amy brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice in New York. She focuses on short, concrete steps clients can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and practical - learning new skills, testing what works, and adjusting as needed.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense feelings. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set reachable goals and trauma-focused work when past events keep disrupting daily life.

Amy aims to create a calm, goal-oriented space for people to practice healthier habits. She often helps partners repair trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional connection. For individuals, she builds plans to manage anger, reduce avoidance, and rebuild routines after big changes.

Clients can expect clear, stepwise plans and regular check-ins on progress. Amy emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist choose what to try next together. If you want practical tools for anger, anxiety, or relationship struggles, she can help you get started.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

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 approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Amy uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thought patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and to practice new, more helpful responses. CBT sessions typically focus on concrete exercises and behavioral experiments that can be applied between meetings.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. These tools are useful for managing intense reactions and improving everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is proving helpful.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, avoid travel time, and practice skills in real-life settings. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when video is not needed. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling step will help identify the best way to meet regularly.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW-R
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW-R · No. 079779
NPI
1992965883

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Amy supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, and related life changes.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Amy focuses on clear steps, skill practice, and short-term goals while also addressing deeper trauma when it comes up.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist brings 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and where is the therapist located?

Amy holds an LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
Amy DoliverContinue with Amy