Amy Adams , LMSW

Amy Adams is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of professional experience as a therapist and two decades of work with and for Community Mental Health in the Grand Rapids and Lansing areas. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation concerns, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence.

Amy uses evidence-based treatments tailored to each person's needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical method for identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - along with Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help process traumatic memories. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and the creation of a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Amy meets clients where they are and adapts interventions to align with individual goals and circumstances. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the decision to seek support.

Applying EMDR and Motivational Interviewing in Online Care

Amy Adams uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process and reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. EMDR involves structured attention and bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall to reframe distressing experiences and the beliefs that accompany them.

She also employs Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative conversation style that helps clarify motivation and strengthen commitment to change. This approach is especially helpful for people who feel uncertain about taking steps toward different goals or behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works together with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adapted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Amy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to be in the same location, while allowing sessions to be scheduled in ways that suit daily life.