Calm your mind. Master your emotions. Start living the life you want.
Evidence-based online therapy for anxiety, depression, and anger in MN, WI, and 40+ states
Calm your mind.
• Break free from overthinking, anxiety, and replaying conversations long after they end
• Stay present instead of getting stuck in rumination about the past or worry about the future
• Let go of perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, and the pressure to always “get it right”
• Quiet self-criticism, overcome imposter syndrome, and build confidence in who you are
Master your emotions.
• Rebuild motivation and reconnect with what matters most to you
• Build confidence in navigating difficult emotions without shutting down or spiraling
• Respond to stress with intention, boundaries, and self-respect
• Understand your emotions more deeply so you can make choices aligned with your values
Start living the life you want.
• Prioritize your well-being without guilt or second-guessing
• Make choices aligned with your values and what matters most to you
• Stop people-pleasing and build healthier boundaries in relationships
• Reconnect with the people, passions, and purpose that give your life meaning
Learn evidence-based therapy interventions to quiet your mind, cope with stress, increase confidence, improve relationships, and start living the life you want.
Hi, I’m Dr. Amy Look
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Minneapolis, MN and the ability to meet virtually with adults in 40+ states as a PSYPACT telepsychology provider. Check this map to see if your state is a PSYPACT member.
My therapy style combines straightforward communication with compassion, openness, and humor to create a respectful and supportive environment for growth. I look forward meeting you and getting started on helping you to live the life you want!
Specializing in skills-focused online therapy for anxiety, depression, and anger.
Follow the pathways below to start living the life you want:
Skills-focused therapy for adults who want real change, not just support
Therapy should be more than a place to vent. With me, it’s a collaborative space where we build practical skills and tools to create real, lasting change. I have extensive training in a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches and tailor therapy to fit your needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Learn more about the evidence-based therapy interventions that I use:
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Mindfulness involves focusing your attention on the present moment in a non-judgmental way. With mindfulness practice, you learn to observe your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without getting caught up in them or reacting automatically. Focusing on the present moment can help to calm the mind, which decreases feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger.
Mindfulness can be practiced as a formal meditation or during everyday activities, like cooking, cleaning, or walking.
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ACT emphasizes accepting your thoughts and emotions rather than fighting or feeling controlled by them. The goal is to live more in the present moment and commit to engaging in actions that align with your values.
We will work together to identify your personal values. Values are who you want to be and what you want your life to be about. When you connect with your values, you are able move your life in a meaningful direction, even in the face of difficult or painful experiences.
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CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that lead to emotional distress while also modifying behaviors that may be unintentionally reinforcing your distress.
Strategies for changing unhelpful thought patterns include:
Recognizing distortions in thinking that lead to anxiety, depression, or anger and learning to re-evaluate these thinking patterns
Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations
Developing a greater sense of confidence in your own abilities
Strategies to modify behaviors include:
Acting opposite to what your emotion is telling you to do, such as facing a fear you want to avoid, taking a walk when you want to stay on the couch, or being gentle with someone who angers you
Using role playing to prepare for potentially difficult interactions with others
Progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relax your body
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DBT combines acceptance and change strategies, helping you understand and accept your emotions while also learning to change behaviors that prevent you from living the life you want.
Coping skills are offered in the areas of:
Mindfulness: Learn to focus on the present moment without judging, rejecting, or attaching to the moment
Distress Tolerance: Learn concrete skills to help you tolerate strong emotions without "making shit worse" by acting on your emotional impulses and engaging in destructive behaviors
Emotion Regulation: Learn to reactively manage difficult emotions you've already experienced and to proactively decrease the likelihood of having difficult emotions in the future
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improve your relationships by increasing self-confidence, self-respect, asking to get your needs met, and setting boundaries with others that allow you to prioritize your well-being
Note: I offer DBT-informed individual therapy. This level of DBT is not recommended for highly suicidal or self-harming individuals who would benefit from the structure of a full-model DBT program.
