Amy Torn , LMFT

Amy Torn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults. She has trained and practiced extensively in cognitive-behavioral approaches and combines that foundation with a strong interest in mindfulness, self-compassion, and holistic practices to support greater well-being.

She also draws from Internal Family Systems and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. In her work she invites people to cultivate greater self-acceptance, to loosen the hold of limiting or distressing beliefs, and to explore meaning and possibility within difficult life circumstances. Her approach is grounded in research-informed techniques delivered with compassion and collaboration, and she offers Eastern and Western spiritual perspectives for those who wish to include them.

Amy has particular experience supporting teens and adults with anxiety and assisting those who want to develop more kindness toward themselves. She is also strongly focused on helping people affected by chronic illness and other physical challenges, as well as the family members and caregivers who support them.

In addition to her therapy practice, she works as an astrologer and a Reiki practitioner and provides dream interpretation sessions based on a research-based model developed at the University of Maryland. Outside of work she cares for several animal companions, studies Spanish, meditates, hikes, and bakes vegan cookies, and she has lived in Southern California and Southwestern Pennsylvania during different chapters of her life.

Blending Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting focus toward meaningful steps rather than symptom avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with more adaptive options. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and supports measurable changes over time.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and self-compassion through gentle attention practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it can complement other approaches when coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, or persistent worry.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Amy collaborates with each person to identify which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time so the therapy remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call or phone, and can also choose live chat or text-based messaging when that format better fits a schedule or comfort level. These options make it easier for people to access care from licensed professionals and to maintain consistent progress while balancing work, family, and health demands.