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Amie Stefanich

Amie Stefanich

LMSW, LCSW

Michigan

Compassionate guidance for practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW, LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149015164 ; LCSW, Indiana / 34006999A; LMSW, Michigan / 6801113632
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivation focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Warm listening

    About Amie

    Amie Stefanich offers a straightforward, compassionate approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, or burnout from caregiving or first-responder work. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and brings a calm, respectful manner to early conversations. Amie focuses on helping people who struggle with mood swings, low self-esteem, anger, and issues related to aging, cancer, or end-of-life decisions.

    She draws on practical methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused conversations to set clear, doable goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people find reasons to change and strengthen their own motivation. Sessions begin by meeting the person where they are, listening closely, and building a plan that fits daily life.

    Amie has about ten years of experience in clinical social work across settings that include end-of-life care and caregiver support. That background informs how she supports people facing grief and compassion fatigue. She also has experience addressing social anxiety, bipolar concerns, and issues common in young adulthood.

    Her style is collaborative and grounded. Amie works with each person to shape short-term steps and longer-term coping skills, adapting techniques as needs shift. She emphasizes small, realistic changes more than big promises.

    To begin, she encourages people to take a first step toward change and offers steady support through the process.

  2. How Amie Tailors Approaches for Online Work

    Amie uses methods that help people find motivation, set goals, and change unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons to change and building commitment in small steps. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening without judgment and following the person's priorities to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

    Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and life demands, and then try approaches that match those needs. If something doesn't fit, adjustments are made together so sessions stay useful and relevant.

    Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a break at work. It can also make sessions simpler when someone prefers not to use video or needs a shorter, focused meeting. Discuss scheduling and format options when booking to find what works best.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Amie commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, first responder issues, life purpose, mood disorders, social anxiety, and young adult concerns.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is respectful and compassionate, starting where the person is. She uses client-centered listening plus practical methods to set achievable goals.

    What kind of clinical experience does she bring?

    She has about 10 years of experience in clinical social work, including work with people facing end-of-life decisions, grief, and caregiver compassion fatigue.

    What credentials and location are on file?

    She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW and is based in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin working with her?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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