Amy Klein, LMSW, LICSW
Licensed social worker blending science and mindfulness
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Accepts international clients
About Amy Klein
Amy Klein, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a Michigan-based therapist with 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and groups. She brings a wide-ranging work history to her practice, blending formal training with long-term hands-on service in community and clinical settings.
Amy's early work began as a VISTA volunteer at a YWCA on the border of Detroit. After earning a BSW at Wayne State University, she provided in-home family therapy and case management for parents involved with child protective services. Her commitment to community service continued with a Peace Corps placement in Kingston, Jamaica, where she worked with youth-at-risk. She later completed an MSW at Western Michigan University and has since provided clinical therapy in diverse environments including work with a Native tribe, a medium-security prison, rural schools, and medical clinic settings.
Her therapeutic stance emphasizes holding emotional space and offering unconditional positive regard. As an empath, Amy integrates both scientific approaches and older wisdom traditions when working with clients, often using storytelling, mindfulness practices, and evidence-informed techniques. She is trained in modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic and trauma-focused methods, somatic approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.
Outside of clinical work, Amy teaches yoga, is a reiki master, and practices Native Tradition. She lives in a cottage near Lake Michigan and spends ample time in nature. Personal experience with family patterns of mental illness, addiction, and abuse has shaped her dedication to mental health work and informs a compassionate, grounded approach.
Amy works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting and blended family challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She aims to help people reconnect with their inner compass using mindfulness, CBT techniques, movement and breath practices, philosophy, art, music, and humor. Amy is accepting clients and welcomes international clients for remote work.
Amy's early work began as a VISTA volunteer at a YWCA on the border of Detroit. After earning a BSW at Wayne State University, she provided in-home family therapy and case management for parents involved with child protective services. Her commitment to community service continued with a Peace Corps placement in Kingston, Jamaica, where she worked with youth-at-risk. She later completed an MSW at Western Michigan University and has since provided clinical therapy in diverse environments including work with a Native tribe, a medium-security prison, rural schools, and medical clinic settings.
Her therapeutic stance emphasizes holding emotional space and offering unconditional positive regard. As an empath, Amy integrates both scientific approaches and older wisdom traditions when working with clients, often using storytelling, mindfulness practices, and evidence-informed techniques. She is trained in modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic and trauma-focused methods, somatic approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.
Outside of clinical work, Amy teaches yoga, is a reiki master, and practices Native Tradition. She lives in a cottage near Lake Michigan and spends ample time in nature. Personal experience with family patterns of mental illness, addiction, and abuse has shaped her dedication to mental health work and informs a compassionate, grounded approach.
Amy works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting and blended family challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She aims to help people reconnect with their inner compass using mindfulness, CBT techniques, movement and breath practices, philosophy, art, music, and humor. Amy is accepting clients and welcomes international clients for remote work.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Klein have?
Amy Klein has 14 years of experience in individual, group, and family therapy.
Is Amy Klein a licensed therapist?
Yes. Amy Klein holds the credentials LMSW and LICSW. LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are MI LMSW 6801089595 and WA LICSW LW 61543809.
In which languages does Amy Klein provide therapy?
Amy Klein provides therapy in English.
Where is Amy Klein located?
Amy Klein is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Amy Klein as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Klein through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Klein work with international clients?
Yes, Amy Klein works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Klein 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?
Many people wonder whether working with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, remote therapy can offer results comparable to traditional in-person care for many individuals. It can be an effective way to access the same therapeutic approaches typically used in office-based practice.One of the clearest benefits of remote therapy is flexibility. People can connect in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule or to maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals provide care through these channels, and if someone finds they need a different match, they may switch therapists at any time.
For those considering whether online therapy suits their needs, remote work with a licensed therapist can expand access to care while allowing the use of established therapeutic techniques and approaches adapted for virtual settings.