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Amy Adams, LMSW

LMSW for anxiety, trauma, and stress
  • EMDR and CBT
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Community mental health experience

About Amy Adams

Amy Adams is a Michigan-licensed therapist with six years of professional clinical experience and twenty years of work with and for community mental health programs in the Grand Rapids and Lansing areas. As an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), she combines long-term community mental health background with current clinical practice to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and confidence issues.

She draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to tailor care to each person’s needs. Amy prioritizes collaboration and strives to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and treats that first step as an important part of the path toward practical change and improved emotional balance.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amy Adams have?

Amy Adams has six years of professional experience as a therapist, plus twenty years of experience working with and for community mental health services in the Grand Rapids and Lansing areas.

Is Amy Adams a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMSW and is licensed in Michigan. License details: MI LMSW 6801078937.

In which languages does Amy Adams provide therapy?

Amy Adams provides therapy in English.

Where is Amy Adams located?

Amy Adams is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Amy Adams as my therapist?

You can work with Amy Adams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amy Adams work with international clients?

Amy Adams does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amy Adams cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could virtual therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online really helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy can offer outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions and is a practical option for many individuals.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can connect in whatever way feels most comfortable - through video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Licensed professionals bring the same clinical approaches to virtual care, and individuals may switch therapists if they want a different fit.

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