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Michigan

Rene Amsterdam, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Online TherapyOkemos, MI
License #68011155337 years of experienceAges 7–75

Hi, I’m Rene! I’m here to provide a safe place for you to process your emotions and life experiences. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and I strive to incorporate this into my sessions. I view each person I work with as a participant in their own healing and not just a patient. I utilize strengths-based and evidence-based practices for each individual that I work with. I’m here to meet you where you are and to hold your hand as we therapeutically work through life’s challenges. I attended Western Michigan University for both undergrad and grad school. I have worked with kids and teenagers to cope with anxiety and depression to live a fulfilling life

I work with

CouplesIndividualsFamily (with Children)Family (Adults)ChildrenTeens

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

Treatment approaches

  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Faith Based - Christian
  • Career Counseling
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Compassion Focused
  • Interpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
  • Crisis Intervention

Communities I work with

  • Cancer Allied
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement
  • Military/Veteran Allied
  • Perpetrators of Crime/Abuse/Sexual Offender

Education

Masters in Social Work

Western Michigan UniversityGraduated 2019