Therapist profile
Amie Stefanich, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLMSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149015164 ; LCSW, Indiana / 34006999A; LMSW, Michigan / 6801113632
- NPI1215509906
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
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 adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and mood disorders including bipolar challenges.
She often helps people who are navigating life changes such as aging concerns, cancer, caregiving stress, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life decisions, and questions about life purpose. She also supports young adults and people managing social anxiety and phobia. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
Her approach begins by listening and respecting where someone is right now. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address patterns, identify helpful thoughts and behaviors, and set achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding the drive to change habits or substance use patterns.
In sessions she talks through concrete strategies for handling anger and daily triggers, rebuilding trust in relationships, and reducing overwhelming stress. Therapy includes skill practice, short-term goal setting, and checking what does and does not work.
Amie asks clients to take small steps they can manage between sessions. She describes the initial contact as a simple process: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment to begin setting goals and plans.
She conducts work in English and provides services within the United States. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format fits your needs.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Amie uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the individual, letting the client's priorities guide each session and the pace of work. This approach is useful when someone needs someone to listen closely and help sort through what feels most important right now.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. CBT sessions often include practicing new skills, spotting patterns that fuel anger or anxiety, and trying small behavior changes between sessions.
She brings Motivational Interviewing into conversations when people are weighing a change, such as cutting back on substances or adopting new coping strategies. It helps people clarify reasons for change and strengthen their own motivation rather than pushing a fixed plan.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the focus based on what helps most. That way work is practical and responsive to real-life pressures.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online options can help fit therapy into a busy life - for example, scheduling a shorter check-in around work, avoiding travel time, or choosing an audio call when video is not convenient. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep progress consistent while adapting to a person's daily routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps adults who snap at loved ones, feel growing resentment, or struggle with anger related to stress and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She starts by listening and working from the client's current situation, using CBT and solution-focused conversations to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including grief, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds MI LMSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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