Ami Cantway , LICSW

Ami Cantway is a licensed independent clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate relationship strain, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and changes that throw life off course. She works with clients who want to improve self-esteem, find direction, or regain balance after a major life shift. Ami aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive. She uses clear, practical conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions tend to focus on real-life skills and choices rather than abstract theory. Ami adapts her approach to fit each client's situation and goals rather than using the same plan for everyone. Ami draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, change unhelpful behaviors, and build valued routines. She incorporates mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action. This blend can help with anxiety about relationships, feeling stuck after separation, or ongoing struggles with self-worth. Over nine years of work in Minnesota settings has shaped her straightforward style. She treats people with sensitivity and respect and aims to make therapy feel collaborative. Ami emphasizes practical steps you can try between sessions to see real changes. People who reach out can expect a calm, focused space to talk things through, set realistic goals, and practice new ways of handling conflict, parenting stress, or life transitions. Ami helps people break big problems into manageable steps and track progress along the way.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Ami often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also brings client-centered principles into the online room, creating a respectful, listening-focused space. Finding the best approach is a team effort. Ami will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring to therapy.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when video bandwidth is low or someone prefers voice only. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing skills practice, or when a short update fits a tight schedule. These options support flexibility while keeping focus on practical tools and progress.