AP Portrait of Amy Poplarski

Amy Poplarski, LCSW

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

17 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Amy

Amy Poplarski is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She supports those facing relationship strain, family conflict, and parenting challenges. She focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier in daily life.

In sessions she tailors conversation and plans to fit each person’s needs. Amy uses clear goals and simple tools so progress is visible. She emphasizes small, doable changes that build confidence over time.

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Background and approach

Her background in social work has exposed her to many family systems and life transitions. That experience informs how she helps people navigate blended family concerns, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress. She also works with communication problems, impulsivity, and issues common in young adults.

Amy draws on evidence-based strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. She encourages practical problem solving and trades abstract jargon for concrete steps. Clients can expect a straightforward, compassionate style that focuses on what helps now.

Sessions often include setting clear short-term goals and reviewing progress each visit. Amy helps people cope with life changes by breaking challenges into manageable pieces. The aim is steady improvement and more confidence handling day-to-day demands.

How Amy Uses Practical Therapies Online

Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. That usually means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes to reduce anxious reactions. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and habits that get in the way of daily functioning.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on what is already working and the next small steps toward improvement. Sessions often start by identifying a goal and then finding concrete, short-term actions to move toward it. This method fits well when someone wants quick, practical changes for relationship or parenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Amy treats it as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on the client’s goals and preferences. Clients help set priorities and evaluate what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a simpler check-in, and messaging options suit quick updates or brief support. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Amy help with?
Amy helps people managing stress and anxiety and addresses relationship and family issues. She also supports parents and those coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Amy uses concrete steps and practical tools to help people see progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience in the social work field. That time includes work with families and people facing major life transitions.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
What languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and getting started work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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