Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Amy Adams is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of direct therapy experience. She has a long history working with community mental health systems and brings that perspective to individual care. Amy meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and anger. Sessions often begin by identifying what feels most urgent and what a person hopes to change.
Background and approach
Amy uses straightforward tools so clients can practice between meetings and notice real shifts over time. Amy uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Motivational Interviewing among other approaches. She blends these methods to address painful memories, low motivation, and trouble moving forward.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. Clients who struggle with self-esteem, panic, social anxiety, or feelings of isolation may find her practical style helpful. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and questions about life purpose.
Amy aims to make sessions feel calm and focused on what matters most to the client. Her background in community mental health informs a down-to-earth approach. Conversations are clear, goal-oriented, and rooted in everyday life.
Amy encourages small, achievable steps so progress is steady and noticeable.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How EMDR and Motivational Interviewing Work Online
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process painful memories so those memories cause less intense reactions. It often involves guided attention and discussion of a target memory to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for steps like managing anger, reducing avoidance, or improving self-care.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will talk with clients about goals, past efforts, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, or a mix of methods best fits the situation, and then adjust the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls let therapists and clients work face to face when helpful. Phone sessions can be a simpler fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, check-ins between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Amy
What concerns does Amy address in therapy?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also focuses on self-esteem, panic, social anxiety, and related mood issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize tools people can try between meetings.
What background and experience does she have?
She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has six years of therapy experience, plus additional years working in community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Michigan and practices with that state location noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.