- Mindfulness-based
- Tool-focused
- Nature-oriented
About Amy
Amy Klein is a licensed social worker who brings 14 years of clinical experience to short-term and ongoing work. She uses compassion, practical tools, and conversational support to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and changes in life. Amy writes in plain language and aims to make therapy approachable for someone worried and searching for steady care.
Amy started in social work right after high school and earned a Bachelor of Social Work at Wayne State University. She later completed a Master of Social Work at Western Michigan University. Her early roles included in-home family therapy and case management for parents involved with child protective services, and she served in the Peace Corps working with youth at risk in Kingston, Jamaica.
Her clinical work has continued across a wide range of settings, including a Native tribe, a medium-security prison, rural schools, and a medical clinic. Those experiences shaped a down-to-earth style that blends straightforward skills with deeper reflection. Amy often uses mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and storytelling to help people notice and change thoughts and everyday habits that no longer serve them.
Outside of therapy she teaches yoga, practices Reiki, and honors Native Tradition. She describes herself as an empath and leans on both science and older wisdom to support people through trauma, addiction, parenting strain, career crossroads, and chronic life stress.
Amy lives near Lake Michigan and values nature, art, music, and humor. She asks clients to consider their own inner compass and brings practical, gentle methods to help people reconnect with what matters.
Amy started in social work right after high school and earned a Bachelor of Social Work at Wayne State University. She later completed a Master of Social Work at Western Michigan University. Her early roles included in-home family therapy and case management for parents involved with child protective services, and she served in the Peace Corps working with youth at risk in Kingston, Jamaica.
Her clinical work has continued across a wide range of settings, including a Native tribe, a medium-security prison, rural schools, and a medical clinic. Those experiences shaped a down-to-earth style that blends straightforward skills with deeper reflection. Amy often uses mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and storytelling to help people notice and change thoughts and everyday habits that no longer serve them.
Outside of therapy she teaches yoga, practices Reiki, and honors Native Tradition. She describes herself as an empath and leans on both science and older wisdom to support people through trauma, addiction, parenting strain, career crossroads, and chronic life stress.
Amy lives near Lake Michigan and values nature, art, music, and humor. She asks clients to consider their own inner compass and brings practical, gentle methods to help people reconnect with what matters.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Amy often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and everyday habits by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and practice different behaviors, useful for stress, anxiety, and some patterns of addiction.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. Amy emphasizes combining mindfulness and skill-building, and she invites clients to shape the plan as they learn what fits.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time so sessions are more consistent. Many people find video or phone sessions let them keep therapy going through life changes while using the same exercises and tools they would in person.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Amy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
She blends acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches with client-centered conversation and cognitive-behavioral tools. Sessions tend to mix practical skills, reflective discussion, and storytelling to change everyday thoughts and habits.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in social services since leaving high school.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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