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Amy Klein

Amy Klein, LMSW, LICSW

Therapist in Michigan

Helping people build stronger self esteem and resilience

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14 years of experience listed

LMSW, LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Mindfulness based
  • Values focused
  • Skill oriented

About Amy

Amy Klein is a licensed social worker who blends practical strategies with reflective practices to help people build stronger self esteem and manage life stress. She holds an LMSW (Michigan) and LICSW and brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work. Her style is warm and person-focused, mixing direct skill-building with attention to meaning and values.

Her background spans in-home family work, community programs, and international service. Amy began as a VISTA volunteer at a YWCA near Detroit, completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Wayne State University, and later served in the Peace Corps in Kingston, Jamaica. After earning a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University she practiced in diverse settings, including a Native tribe, a medium-security prison, rural schools, and a medical clinic.

Amy uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs. She commonly draws on mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Jungian ideas, and client-centered listening. She also brings complementary skills such as yoga instruction and Reiki into her work when it fits a client’s goals.

Her focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, eating and body image, grief, career strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, and life transitions.

Amy describes herself as an empath who values storytelling, nature, and practical tools. She aims to help people reconnect with their inner compass, build practical coping skills, and take clearer steps toward more satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amy frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can help with low self esteem, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.

She aims to find the best fit together with each person. That means discussing goals, trying approaches, and adjusting methods based on what feels most useful. The therapist and client work collaboratively to blend practical skills with awareness and meaning work.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, CBT tools, and values work to remote meetings so that therapy fits everyday life and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy help with?

She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and self esteem struggles as well as parenting stress, chronic illness, and career challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness, plus values work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has 14 years of clinical experience since completing her MSW, and prior community and volunteer work that began straight out of high school.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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