- Client-centered approach
- CBT and solutions
- Motivational interviewing
About Amie
Amie Stefanich is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience. She practices from Michigan and works with adults on concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, depression, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, and bipolar mood issues.
She often helps people who are caring for others, including those facing aging, cancer, hospice, or end-of-life decisions. She also has experience with first responder stress and the burnout that can come from caregiving roles. Her background includes work with young adults and social anxiety as well.
Her sessions begin with respect and listening. She starts where the person is and focuses on what matters most right now. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
Amie draws on client-centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas, and she uses solution-focused techniques to help people set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing is part of how she supports change for things like substance use or other habits. Together with each client she shapes a plan that fits their situation.
She describes the first step as often the hardest and aims to make it straightforward. People can expect direct conversation, collaborative goal setting, and tools they can try between sessions. Her work is intended to help people reduce the impact of anger and stress on relationships and daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects what matters to the client, asks about goals, and adapts the conversation to the person's pace. This approach helps when anger feels tied to relationships or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often include learning specific skills to notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and try different responses to anger or anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and short-term goals to create change people can notice quickly.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It also makes follow-up work easier to share and practice between meetings, while keeping the focus on what the client wants to address.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and related topics such as caregiver strain and end-of-life decisions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style starts with respect and listening. She focuses on practical conversation, short-term goals, and techniques people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with a range of adult concerns, including hospice and caregiver issues and work with young adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MI LMSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.
How are fees handled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.