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Amy Klein

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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Credentials
LMSW, LICSW
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Michigan, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Amy

Amy Klein is a licensed social worker who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life challenges. She brings 14 years of clinical experience and a direct, compassionate style to sessions. Amy combines structured tools with human connection so conversations feel focused and useful.

Her work often weaves mindfulness, movement, and creative practices into regular therapy routines. Before becoming a clinician, Amy built a long history in social services.

Background and approach

She began as a VISTA volunteer at a YWCA on the edge of Detroit and completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Wayne State University. She worked in in-home services that supported parents involved with child protective services and later served in the Peace Corps in Kingston, Jamaica as a youth-at-risk volunteer.

After earning a Master of Social Work at Western Michigan University, Amy provided individual, group, and family therapy across many settings. Her roles have included work with a Native tribe, at a medium-security prison, in rural schools, and inside a medical clinic. Those varied experiences shaped a flexible and practical approach to clinical work.

Amy also teaches yoga, is a Reiki master, and practices Native Tradition. She uses mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, movement, storytelling, and humor to help people connect with what matters to them. Clients who meet with her can expect a blend of concrete skills and reflective work aimed at daily life changes.

She holds licenses in Michigan and Washington - LMSW and LICSW - and conducts sessions in English. Amy lives near Lake Michigan and draws on nature and everyday life to inform her therapeutic perspective.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and what they do

Amy often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building actions that align with those values, which can help with stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time. Sessions can include skill practice, short experiments, and reflective exercises tailored to the person’s situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and let people use the ways of communicating that feel most comfortable. Therapists can guide mindfulness exercises, teach CBT strategies, and review progress across these formats to support steady, practical change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and a wide range of related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends structured techniques with a warm, client-centered presence. Sessions mix practical tools, mindfulness, and creative methods like storytelling and movement.
What training and background does she have?
Amy earned a Master of Social Work and has practiced since 2007, with experience in clinics, schools, prisons, tribal settings, and community programs totaling 14 years.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials with license numbers MI LMSW 6801089595 and WA LICSW LW 61543809, and she is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and payment work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Michigan, Washington
Languages
English

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