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LMSW, LCSW

Amy Saarnio Wyka, LMSW, LCSW

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Amy

Amy Saarnio Wyka is a licensed clinical social worker practicing with credentials in Wisconsin and Michigan and brings 21 years of professional experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on a wide range of concerns including family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and related issues such as grief, intimacy struggles, and compassion fatigue. Amy foregrounds a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps clients feel heard while they explore difficult emotions and life changes.

Her practice emphasizes practical skills and relational understanding, combining evidence-based techniques with attention to attachment patterns and individual strengths. Clients can expect a supportive environment where goals are clarified and steps are taken together toward improved coping, communication, and emotional regulation.

Amy’s background includes work across diverse problem areas such as addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. She is licensed as an LMSW and an LCSW and provides care from Michigan while offering sessions through a variety of remote formats.

Approaches that translate well to online care



Amy draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns shape current emotions and interactions, helping clients rebuild trust and connection in close relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and daily stressors. These approaches are useful for concerns such as relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions accordingly. Clients and therapist adjust methods over time so the plan remains responsive to progress and new challenges.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. Remote formats can make it easier to access regular support from Michigan without commuting, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skill-building, problem solving, and emotional processing in ways that fit the client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Amy works with a broad set of issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, and an attachment-informed perspective to support emotional regulation and healthier relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a variety of life stressors and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Licensed as an LMSW and LCSW, she holds MI LMSW 6801095312 and WI LCSW 7487-123 and provides services based in Michigan.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different client needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Michigan

Languages

English

About

Amy Saarnio Wyka is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 21 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.