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Amy Coppinger

Amy Coppinger

LPC, LCMHC

Therapist · Arizona · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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  • Warm and attentive
  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal-focused work

About Amy

Amy Coppinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or parenting challenges. She has 16 years of experience and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she focuses on helping people find practical ways forward.

She listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions are paced to match individual needs rather than following one fixed method. Amy blends ideas from several approaches so the plan fits the person, not the other way around.

Her background includes long-term clinical work and supervision at a community behavioral health agency. That experience shaped a straightforward style that values clear goals and steady progress. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and on client-centered skills to keep the conversation grounded in the client's priorities.

Amy also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and build coping skills. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox when people want help sorting through choices and finding motivation for change.

She encourages practical steps you can try between sessions. The focus is on small, realistic changes that add up over time. If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling better, Amy offers steady support and clear, down-to-earth guidance.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Arizona, Utah

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Amy uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what the person finds most important. This approach emphasizes listening, respect, and helping people find their own solutions for anger, relationships, or life transitions.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. CBT provides practical tools for changing unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on their goals and daily life. That means trying tools, reviewing what works, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also use mindfulness and DBT-based exercises in remote sessions to practice emotion regulation and stress reduction between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-14160
License (Utah)
LCMHC · No. 12981255-6004
NPI
1881084952

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amy help with?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting strain, relationship issues, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm, respectful, and down-to-earth. She adapts methods to fit each person and focuses on practical steps and skill building.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of experience working as a therapist and supervisor at a community behavioral health agency, offering a mix of clinical practice and supervisory work.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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