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Amy Klein

Amy Klein, LMSW, LICSW

Therapist in Michigan

Licensed clinician blending evidence and mindfulness

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  • Focus on depression
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • 14 years experience

About Amy

Amy Klein is a licensed social worker who brings 14 years of clinical practice to her work. She uses practical tools and steady presence to help people manage depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. Amy speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel calm and focused for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

She blends evidence-based techniques with reflective practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy shape many of her interventions. She also draws on mindfulness, Jungian ideas, yoga, and storytelling to help people reconnect with what matters to them.

Amy's background includes community work, in-home family services, and time with at-risk youth in the Peace Corps. She has provided therapy in medical, school, tribal, and correctional settings. Those varied experiences inform a flexible, down-to-earth style in session.

In a typical meeting she listens first and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Then she offers simple, doable practices - thought work, present-moment exercises, or movement and breath tools from her yoga practice. She frames change as gradual and collaborative, so the next steps feel manageable.

Amy lives near Lake Michigan and continues personal practices such as yoga, reiki, and Native Tradition. That combination of everyday life and steady clinical experience informs how she helps people cope, heal, and find clearer direction.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Amy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced through guided exercises and homework. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values and present-moment awareness, helping people notice what matters and take steps toward it even when emotions are hard.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amy will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She adapts techniques over time so sessions align with how a person learns and grows, making decisions collaboratively rather than prescribing a single method.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can help people fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep a routine. Some formats can be a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, while others allow for deeper conversation. Licensed professionals can use these approaches remotely to practice skills, try behavioral experiments, and support coping between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy help with?

Amy works with many issues including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting strain, and career concerns.

What is her general approach in therapy?

She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered listening to develop practical steps and meaning-based work for each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Amy has 14 years of experience as a practicing clinician, with work across schools, medical clinics, a Native tribe, and correctional settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Amy holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Michigan.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by 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 according to therapist availability.

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