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Michigan

Amy Adams, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Okemos, MIOnline Therapy
License #680107893727 years of experienceAges 18–65

I believe that every person has the capacity for change, and the ability to create a better life. My job is to offer guidance, and support you in finding the answers you seek.

I work with teens and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns including: anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am an EMDR trained clinician. I received my training through the EMDR Institute, founded by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator of EMDR.

My philosophy is strengths-based and person-centered. I believe each person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and I bring that attitude with me into every session and every interaction.

When you meet with me for therapy, I will help you bring your inner wisdom to the surface. I will also help you work through difficult emotions, and cultivate a growth mindset. If you are not happy with how things are right now, and you are ready to make a change, please reach out. I'm here to help.

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Relationship/Family Stress
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Life Transitions
  • BIPOC Allied
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Military/Veteran Allied
  • Panic Attacks

Treatment approaches

  • Interpersonal
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Humanistic
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Communities I work with

  • BIPOC Allied
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Military/Veteran Allied
  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement

Education

Master of Social Work

Western Michigan UniversityGraduated 1999