Amy Klein , LMSW, LICSW

Amy Klein is a licensed clinical social worker who blends practical therapy with mindfulness and life experience. She brings 14 years of clinical practice to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. Her work also addresses parenting, career strain, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

She uses grounded, straightforward talk in sessions. Amy combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and make values-based choices. She also draws on client-centered listening and elements of Jungian storytelling when helpful.

Amy’s background includes community work, in-home family therapy, and international service with the Peace Corps. She has provided clinical care in a variety of settings, including schools, a medical clinic, a Native tribe, and a medium-security prison. These roles shaped her practical approach to common life and mental health challenges.

Outside of therapy she teaches yoga, practices Reiki, and follows Native Tradition. She often weaves movement, breathing, and creative activities into sessions when clients want those options. Her personal history with family mental health and addiction informs a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance.

Clients who prefer straightforward tools and reflective conversation will find a mix of skills-focused work and deeper meaning-making. Amy aims to help people find clearer direction, reduce overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with their own inner compass.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amy frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them, which is useful for stress, mood concerns, and many daily challenges.

She also brings client-centered listening into sessions, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients guide the focus. Choosing an approach is collaborative - the therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Finding the right fit is part of the process and often combines methods rather than relying on just one.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, parenting, or travel and help maintain consistency when life gets busy.