- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Amy
Amy Carnes is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of experience in clinical work. She helps people with relationships, grief and life changes, and also supports concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and addiction.
Amy earned a Master of Science in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University. She holds LMFT credentials in California and Wisconsin. Her practice has included pre- and postnatal issues and parenting challenges alongside other mood and adjustment concerns.
In sessions she blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral methods. That means conversations focus on the person's experience while also identifying patterns of thinking and behavior to change. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work and motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when appropriate.
Amy aims to be transparent about the process and to explain what clients can expect. She reports tailoring treatment to what works best for each person and figuring out goals together. This practical approach includes clear steps and regular check-ins on progress.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work alongside open, person-focused conversation may find her style helpful. Her background in family systems and mood disorders informs how she addresses interconnected issues like caregiving stress, attachment concerns, and co-occurring substance use.
She practices in Wisconsin and provides services in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats that match your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Amy uses client-centered work to focus on each person’s experience and priorities. This approach means conversations follow what matters most to the client and the therapist reflects and clarifies to deepen understanding.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that suit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Decisions about technique are made collaboratively and revisited as needed.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. When confirmed, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or providing a format that does not require video if preferred. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while focusing on the same therapeutic approaches described above.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, grief and life changes, and also addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and addiction.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques, and may add Gottman, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused strategies when helpful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with a range of mood, relationship, and adjustment concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Wisconsin and practices in Wisconsin.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.