Amy Poplarski, LCSW

Amy Poplarski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and parenting challenges. She also focuses on blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, impulsivity, and young adult concerns. Amy keeps things straightforward and practical so parents and carers can use what they learn each week.

Amy draws on 17 years of experience in social work to shape sessions that match each person's needs. She listens first, then works with the person to set goals and a clear plan. Sessions are conversational but goal-oriented, with steps to try between meetings.

Her approach emphasizes useful skills that people can apply right away. That may include tools to manage anxiety, ways to improve communication at home, or steps to reduce overwhelm when caregiving feels heavy. Amy aims to break problems into manageable pieces so progress feels real.

She tailors the pace and focus to each situation. Some people want short-term help to solve a specific problem. Others want ongoing support for life transitions or parenting challenges. Amy adapts her style to fit those different needs.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. This approach is often used for worry, low mood, and managing difficult reactions.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps toward a clearer goal. Sessions center on what is already working and on building specific actions that move a person forward. This can be useful for parenting changes, relationship communication, and problem-solving during transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together based on what helps. Many people use a mix of approaches so the work fits their needs and preferences.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If video is available it can help with face-to-face interaction; phone sessions may be a simpler option when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Confirm current session options when you schedule to find what fits your routine.