- Mindfulness informed
- Practical CBT tools
- End-of-life support
About Amy
Amy uses a mix of mind-body approaches like mindfulness and yoga alongside cognitive methods to help people notice patterns and take small steps toward change. She draws on long experience in community settings, schools, a medical clinic, a medium-security prison, and work with a Native tribe. Those settings shaped her ability to hold emotional space and to listen without judgment.
Her early work included in-home family therapy and case management for parents involved with child protective services, and a Peace Corps placement supporting youth at risk in Kingston, Jamaica. This background informs how she supports people dealing with trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
Amy also integrates creative tools like storytelling, art, music, and gentle movement into sessions when helpful. She describes herself as an empath and mixes practical skills with personal practices such as yoga and Reiki to help people reconnect with an inner compass. Her approach aims to be human, clear, and accessible.
People who want a collaborative, reflective therapist will find a direct style paired with warmth. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule according to availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Washington
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online care
Amy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be helpful for grief, anxiety, and coping with life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety.She also brings a client-centered, mindfulness-informed stance. That means sessions often start with listening, grounding practices, and gentle exploration of what matters most to the person. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which tools to try and how to adjust them over time.
If you prefer online care, confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many clients find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow for steady check-ins during transitions such as caregiving, illness, or bereavement. Discuss your goals and practical needs during the matching steps so the therapist can recommend the best way to work together.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Amy focus on?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma, and related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and storytelling in a warm, client-centered way. Sessions tend to be practical and reflective.
What is her professional background?
Amy has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in schools, a medical clinic, a medium-security prison, and with a Native tribe. She also served in the Peace Corps and began in-home family therapy earlier in her career.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (licensed master social worker) and a LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker) and practices from Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to match your needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.