Amie Stefanich , LMSW, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s strengths and values, creating a supportive space where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work. This approach is helpful for those seeking empathy, validation, and a collaborative alliance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes identifying practical steps and small changes that build momentum toward clear, achievable goals, which can be especially useful when clients want brief, goal-oriented work.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Amie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or caregiving responsibilities arise, and access licensed professionals from different locations. Amie incorporates these modalities to increase accessibility and to support clients in choosing the format that works best for them.