Working with Amy has been incredibly helpful and productive while navigating several major life changes including a new career, sale of a home, and divorce. Amy is understanding, empathetic but also challenges me to change my own thought processes and see situations differently to understand how I'm growing and to not see difficult choices as selfish or negative - but rather as normal growth and something to be proud of.
Amy Helm, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Amy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Amy. View 7 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts
Recent reviews
Amy Helm brings insight, empathy, and practical guidance to our sessions. I find our sessions highly helpful in guiding me in rebuilding my life after the passing of my wife.
More about Amy
- 14 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
Hello, welcome to BetterHelp! I want to first congratulate you on taking this step into therapy and remind you that we are in this together. Life often gets in the way of making plans, and that can mean turning your world upside down. I am here to help you navigate and manage your feelings, and help you get on track to succeed.
My name is Amy Helm, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my mental health degree, specializing in addiction, from Cambridge College in 2014. I began working in the field in 2012, when I began my graduate school education. Over the past several years, I have worked in many different treatment facilities and have experience with addiction, depression, anxiety, acute psychotic disorders, and family therapy. My approach begins with person-centered therapy, emphasizing the importance of a working relationship between the client and therapist, in addition to keeping your goals as the main focus. Additionally, I practice cognitive behavioral therapy to help change and challenge thought patterns to help you become your best self.
Therapy works best when given 100% effort, and this is accomplished when both the client and the therapist work equally as hard to reach goals. I am here to work with you, to be your sound board, to help you manage and navigate your thoughts and feelings. My approach involves a judgement free environment, a safe place to talk through difficult and sometimes hurtful thoughts and information, and reflect on your experiences in order to improve how you are managing life.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Amy Helm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750791497.
- LMHC · Massachusetts · 9980 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Amy Helm
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Working with Amy has been incredibly helpful and productive while navigating several major life changes including a new career, sale of a home, and divorce. Amy is understanding, empathetic but also challenges me to change my own thought processes and see situations differently to understand how I'm growing and to not see difficult choices as selfish or negative - but rather as normal growth and something to be proud of.
Amy Helm brings insight, empathy, and practical guidance to our sessions. I find our sessions highly helpful in guiding me in rebuilding my life after the passing of my wife.
Fantastic!
I have found my sessions with Amy to be very helpful, each session building on the previous. The weekly assignments provide a framework for progress without pushing too far at one time. This has given me confidence that I can handle what I am asked to do.
Amy helped me gain control over my anxiety during a particularly challenging time in my life. She listened intently, and never once passed judgement. I now feel like I have the tools I need to manage my anxious thoughts, and I’m in a much better place now than when I started therapy. Thank you, Amy!
My therapist Amy Helm is currently helping me through a difficult time in my life. I have experienced trauma in my 30 year marriage and I felt numb. Knowing Amy is there to listen, understands and offers ways to get me through this difficult time is so comforting.
I thank God for Amy. Honestly, she has really helped me process my grief and anger is a very productive, positive manner. She thinks differently than I do and I very much need that in order to change my thinking. She is extremely responsive, empathetic, and creative. I feel I am closer than ever to forgiveness and feel it's within my reach. That's because of her. She's amazing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amy Helm offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Amy Helm works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Amy Helm speak?
Amy Helm speaks English.
How many years of experience does Amy Helm have?
Amy Helm has 14 years of experience.
Where is Amy Helm licensed to practice?
Amy Helm is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Does Amy Helm accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Amy Helm does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Amy Helm offer?
Amy Helm offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Amy Helm?
Amy Helm can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Amy Helm?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.