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Amy Klein, LMSW, LICSW

Based in Michigan Online sessions

Practical mindfulness and values-based therapy

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Years in practice
14
Credentials
LMSW, LICSW
Licensed in
Michigan, Washington
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Amy

Amy Klein is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of clinical experience. She blends practical tools with mindfulness and reflective practices to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and parenting challenges. Amy offers clear, down-to-earth support for clients feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Her background spans community programs, in-home services, and clinical roles in varied settings. She began as a VISTA volunteer at a YWCA, completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Wayne State University, served in the Peace Corps in Kingston, Jamaica as a youth-at-risk volunteer, and finished a Master of Social Work at Western Michigan University.

Background and approach

Since then she has provided therapy in places such as a Native tribe, a medium-security prison, rural schools, and a medical clinic. Amy combines multiple approaches in sessions. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought patterns and behavior.

She brings Client-Centered and Mindfulness-based practices to create space for values work and present-moment awareness. Outside of clinical work she teaches yoga, is a reiki master, and practices Native Tradition. She often draws on movement, breath, and storytelling as part of the therapeutic process.

Her style emphasizes compassion, practical skills, and personal meaning rather than technical jargon. Amy lives near Lake Michigan and prioritizes time in nature. She aims to help people reconnect with their inner compass and develop tools that can be put to daily use.

Focus areas and approaches

What Amy works with

Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amy helps people with.

Approaches Amy lists

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as primary tools in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Amy treats that as a collaborative process - she will talk with you about goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. That helps make sessions feel relevant and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face from a distance. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text messaging offer shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity when travel or scheduling is difficult.
Questions

Questions people ask about Amy

What concerns does Amy commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Amy blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, Jungian ideas, and Mindfulness Therapy into a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines skills practice with reflective work.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 14 years of clinical experience since completing her Master of Social Work and has worked across community programs, clinical settings, and educational environments.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She is based in Michigan and holds a Master of Social Work with credentials listed as LMSW and LICSW.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a therapy process?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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