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Aimee Clancy

Compassionate, practical support through life changes

LISW, LIMHP Iowa

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Aimee

Aimee Clancy is a licensed social worker and mental health practitioner who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed care to help clients navigate life transitions and ongoing stressors.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience, she draws on practical, evidence-informed strategies to address anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and the emotional fallout that often accompanies health changes, caregiving responsibilities, retirement, or shifts in family roles. Her approach emphasizes listening closely and honoring each person’s story while collaboratively building tools to regain balance and resilience.

Aimee uses narrative elements to help people reframe difficult experiences and motivational interviewing to support shifts in behavior when clients are ready to change. She practices with the credentials LISW and LIMHP and is licensed in Iowa and Nebraska, focusing her practice on thoughtful, non-crisis care rather than emergency intervention.

Clients who work with Aimee can expect a warm, down-to-earth stance that values clients’ existing strengths while offering concrete skills and reflective space to explore identity and goals during major life changes.

How her approaches translate to online therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood; it offers concrete skills and practice that adapt well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and validation, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and values at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and acceptance skills that can ease stress, improve emotional regulation, and complement other practical strategies.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to understand goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, then tailors methods and exercises that feel useful and manageable. Over time they may combine elements from multiple approaches to match the client’s evolving needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and life demands. This range of formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during caregiving, health-related limitations, or periods of transition, while supporting steady work on practical coping skills and insight.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aimee commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and challenges that arise during life transitions such as caregiving, retirement, and loss.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down to earth, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help clients find footing again.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience in mental health practice, working with a range of mood, stress, and adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LISW and LIMHP with license numbers IA LISW 072749 and NE LIMHP 2494 and practices in Iowa.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Iowa, Nebraska

Languages

English