Amy Nicolazzo

Amy Nicolazzo is an Ohio licensed professional counselor-clinical (LPCC) with over two decades of professional experience. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. Amy creates a calm space where people can name difficult feelings and take small steps forward.

She aims to make the first steps feel achievable. Amy encourages honest conversation and listens without judgment. She helps people build confidence and find motivation when life feels stalled.

In sessions she draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help manage symptoms and build new habits. Her work often centers on changing unhelpful patterns of thought and on learning skills for coping in the moment. She also pays attention to deeper questions about meaning and values when those issues arise.

Amy has experience addressing trauma, grief, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and family of origin struggles. She helps people facing impulsivity, codependency, control issues, and feelings of emptiness to clarify what they want and take steps to get there.

People who choose Amy can expect straightforward, warm care focused on real-life change. She works with clients to set practical goals and to practice skills between sessions. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage it takes to begin.

Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions can offer

Amy commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match their values while noticing difficult thoughts without getting driven by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different responses so daily life feels more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new challenges emerge.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools like guided breathing practice or thought records between sessions to reinforce new skills. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the intake questionnaire so you can pick what works best for your routine.