Dr. Amy Guertin , LCPC

Dr. Amy Guertin is an Illinois-based Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 29 years of clinical experience. She centers her work on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting and family issues, self-esteem and mood disorders, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, panic and social anxiety, and young adult issues.

Her therapeutic style integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, allowing her to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals. She provides services in English and brings a measured, client-focused approach to addressing practical challenges and emotional concerns.

Dr. Guertin is not currently accepting new clients. She is finishing up with existing clients and will no longer be working with the platform. She wishes those searching for support the best as they continue their therapy journeys.

When Online Therapy Might Be Appropriate

Many people wonder if online therapy can really make a difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that feels most comfortable to them - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life.

Licensed professionals use a range of therapeutic approaches online, and clients may switch therapists if they prefer a different fit, helping to ensure the right match for individual needs.