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AW Portrait of Amy Saarnio Wyka

Amy Saarnio Wyka

Compassionate, experienced clinical social worker

LMSW, LCSW Michigan

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Amy

Amy Saarnio Wyka is a licensed social worker with 21 years of professional experience, practicing in Michigan and also licensed in Wisconsin.

Background and approach

She holds both LMSW and LCSW credentials and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues. Her background includes work with grief, compassion fatigue, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related life stressors.

Amy approaches therapy with a focus on building a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered and DBT-influenced techniques to tailor work to each persons needs.

Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies alongside emotional processing. Amy encourages people to view beginning therapy as a courageous step toward greater coping and healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care



Amy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early bonds can influence present-day connections and emotional responses; this can be helpful for family conflicts and intimacy-related concerns. In sessions she often blends client-centered principles to keep the work grounded in the clients priorities and pacing, offering support and validation alongside skill-building.

Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. Amy works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time rather than prescribing a single path from the start. Clients and therapist set goals together and evaluate what feels most effective for making meaningful change.

Online therapy with Amy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain ongoing work during busy weeks, manage transitional life phases, and access support from home or while traveling within the region where she practices.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy commonly address?
Amy works with a broad range of concerns including family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and stress-related problems.
What is Amys general approach to therapy?
She creates a nonjudgmental environment and uses collaborative, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, and client-centered principles to help clients explore feelings and develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amy brings 21 years of professional work experience to her practice, which informs her work across many concerns and treatment methods.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed with MI LMSW 6801095312 and WI LCSW 7487-123, and she practices in Michigan.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only at this time and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning work with Amy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist 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