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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Amy
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in California and Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience. Amy Carnes focuses on relationships, grief, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and addiction-related issues. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work.
Amy keeps the first sessions straightforward. She explains what to expect and answers questions about how therapy will proceed. Sessions focus on immediate concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship strain. She also addresses parenting stresses, perinatal challenges, and problems that come with life changes.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University. The LMFT credential indicates a focus on relationship dynamics and systems of care. Amy has practiced in clinical settings for over a decade and holds licenses in CA and WI.
In practice she mixes humanistic and cognitive-behavioral approaches. That means listening for what matters most to the person and pairing that with practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviors. She also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work and Motivational Interviewing when addressing addiction or change resistance.
Therapy is planned together. Goals and tools are adjusted as progress is made. Amy emphasizes transparency about the process and keeps explanations direct so people know what to expect. If someone is considering therapy, she asks them to complete the initial matching steps before scheduling a first session.
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How Amy’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach center on the client's priorities and on understanding their experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors. In teletherapy CBT often includes brief in-session skill practice and home tasks that fit day-to-day life. The Gottman Method targets relationship patterns and communication skills. When used online it can guide focused conversations and specific exercises aimed at improving how partners interact. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, trial techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process continues across sessions so methods evolve with progress and changing needs. The biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Discuss format preferences during the matching steps to choose what will work best for everyday life.Sheet 3
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, grief and losses, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centered and cognitive behavioral methods, and adapts treatment to the person's needs using practical techniques and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counseling experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.