- Client-centered approach
- Practical goal setting
- Warm supportive style
About Aimee
Aimee Lighty is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who centers sessions on the person's experience. She uses a warm, supportive style and aims to make therapy practical and goal-oriented. Aimee prioritizes time management in sessions and focuses on helping people move from talking to doing. She emphasizes working together rather than giving directives.
Aimee helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and trauma that get in the way of daily life. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, anger, addictions, sleep and eating issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include veteran and armed forces issues and self-harm.
Her main approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with elements of Solution-Focused Therapy used to shape brief, actionable plans. Sessions mix listening, reflection, and practical exercises aimed at changing patterns and building coping skills.
Aimee describes her therapeutic presence as generally light-hearted, yet able to be intense when processing difficult feelings. She avoids telling people what to do and instead helps them weigh options and design steps that fit their life. This collaborative stance guides how she plans goals and homework between sessions.
With fifteen years of counseling experience, Aimee draws from work across career, education, mental health, and relationship concerns. She practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. To start, clients follow a brief matching process and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that shape online care
Aimee draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs space to make sense of their feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for brief, targeted changes by identifying small steps that build momentum and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is seen.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family obligations and shorter check-in sessions when needed. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life problems into session for immediate problem solving. Session formats were not specified in the profile, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and technical needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, addictions, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focuses include veteran and armed forces issues and self-harm.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is warm and supportive while staying focused on practical steps. She favors collaboration and moves from talking to action through reflection and exercises.
What kind of professional experience does she have?
She has fifteen years of counseling experience across career, education, mental health, and relationship work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are provided?
Session formats were not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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