- CBT techniques
- Solution focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Amie
Amie Stefanich is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience. She practices in Michigan and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, bipolar mood issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
She has supported people facing end-of-life decisions and grief. She also assists caregivers who report compassion fatigue and first responders coping with job stress. Her experience includes clients dealing with cancer, aging and geriatric issues, hospice concerns, and caregiver stress.
Her style centers on listening carefully and building respect in sessions. Amie uses cognitive behavioral strategies alongside solution-focused techniques to help people identify small, practical steps. She also draws on client-centered ideas and motivational interviewing when exploring goals and readiness for change.
Sessions focus on clear, doable goals rather than abstract theories. Amie works with clients to notice unhelpful thinking, test practical behavior changes, and plan concrete next steps. Conversations often include problem-solving, skill practice, and reviewing what worked between meetings.
She aims to match the approach to each person's needs, adjusting pace and tools as problems change. People often begin with a short assessment of priorities, then set measurable steps to work on between sessions. This approach helps keep sessions focused and practical as clients track progress over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can clarify goals. In short online conversations this looks like the therapist asking open questions, reflecting what they hear, and helping the client pick priorities to address.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically include reviewing recent situations, trying short exercises, and setting specific practice tasks to try between meetings to reduce avoidance and build confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past attempts, and preferences, and then recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone-only meetings can be useful when video is not practical, and shorter video check-ins can support steady progress without a large time commitment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, bipolar concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness and build commitment to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with people across a range of concerns, including end-of-life issues and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MI LMSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.