Amie Roberts , LMHC

Amie Roberts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who brings a compassionate and straightforward approach to therapy. With a background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature and a Master’s degree in counseling, she has developed clinical experience addressing substance use, relationship conflict, domestic violence, LGBTQ-specific concerns, trauma, and major life transitions. She is also experienced and affirming in working with kink and polyamorous clients and those navigating alternative sexual cultures.

Her style balances genuine empathy with clear, practical guidance. She sees her role as helping clients uncover their own answers rather than imposing a single way of thinking. Many clients have noted that her manner feels both caring and refreshingly direct. Amie works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, family and blended family challenges, intimacy and commitment concerns, body image and self-esteem, communication and control issues, dissociation, anger, and impulsivity.

Amie emphasizes collaboration and respectful curiosity in sessions, supporting people who feel lost, stuck, or confused as they move toward clearer choices and healthier relationships. Her training in evidence-informed approaches helps her tailor care to each person’s needs.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions with Amie Roberts

Amie integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to foster self-exploration and growth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapy process. Amie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while working toward clearer choices and healthier relationships.