Amy Saarnio Wyka , LMSW, LCSW

Amy Saarnio Wyka is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan and Wisconsin with 21 years of professional experience. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials that reflect advanced training and clinical practice in social work.

Amy has focused much of her career on supporting people dealing with family conflicts, trauma, parenting challenges, and depression. She approaches each person with respect and a steady commitment to creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. Her work emphasizes listening carefully and helping clients identify practical steps toward greater emotional balance.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Amy encourages those who reach out to view that first step as an important move toward taking charge of their lives. She aims to partner with clients to set goals that reflect their values and to support progress at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Amy Saarnio Wyka uses attachment-based therapy to help clients explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotional responses. This approach is useful for people who struggle with trust, intimacy, or recurring relationship conflicts. Client-centered therapy is another core approach she uses; it focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own insights and goals, which can be helpful for building self-awareness and confidence.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, providing practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Amy works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts over time as those needs evolve.

Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more accessible and flexible. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across different life circumstances while working with licensed professionals.