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- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and stress
- EMDR and CBT
About Amy
Amy Kilgore, LPC, Virginia license, has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. She says her practice is shaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ and that she approaches care from that worldview. Sessions focus on helping people manage symptoms, process past hurts, and develop practical coping skills.
Kilgore uses several evidence-informed approaches in her work. She lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) among her methods. In sessions she tends toward direct conversations about what is happening now, skills practice for anxiety and mood, and gradual processing of traumatic memories when needed.
Her background includes long experience with trauma and abuse, and she notes particular experience with addictions, eating-related concerns, personality-related struggles, and grief and loss. She also notes additional focus areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and communication problems. These areas often appear alongside mood or anxiety symptoms in her work.
Kilgore frames clients as experts on their own stories and emphasizes collaboration. She encourages people to name goals and try practical strategies between sessions. Progress is discussed in concrete terms such as reduced panic, improved sleep, or clearer communication.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Cost varies by location and uses a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Amy lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) among her primary approaches. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning ways to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward those values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about life changes.EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories using guided attention techniques to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. It is commonly used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms and for memories that continue to drive current distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptom patterns and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or appointments that avoid commuting. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver skills training, cognitive restructuring, exposure work, and EMDR-informed processing when clinically appropriate.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on skills practice, clear goals, and processing of past hurts when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.