Amie Stefanich, LMSW, LCSW

Amie Stefanich is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She works with people dealing with compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, bipolar concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Amie also supports those coping with aging issues, cancer, caregiving strain, first responder stress, and end-of-life decisions. She practices in Michigan and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work.

Amie begins by meeting people where they are, listening with respect and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long, abstract theories. She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to shape conversations and tools that fit each person’s needs.

In sessions Amie helps people break problems into manageable parts. She uses straightforward strategies to notice patterns of thought and behavior, then tests small changes to see what helps. Motivational interviewing guides conversations when people are weighing change or feeling stuck.

Her experience includes hospice and end-of-life counseling and supporting caregivers through burnout and compassion fatigue. That background informs how she approaches grief, life purpose, and mood challenges. Amie aims to create an atmosphere where people feel heard and able to try new ways of coping.

To begin, she asks about a person’s current priorities and what they hope to change. From there she and the client build a short-term plan with clear steps and check-ins. The emphasis is on practical progress that fits everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can name what matters most and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and problems that feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Amie will talk with each person about goals, what has worked before, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days by reducing travel and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between responsibilities. Online conversations also let the therapist and client use worksheets, thought records, and brief behavioral experiments between meetings to track change. These practical features can help people manage caregiving stress, grief, mood symptoms, and day-to-day anxiety without promising a particular outcome.