Amy Saarnio Wyka, LMSW, LCSW
Experienced licensed social worker for family and trauma
- Family and trauma care
- Licensed in MI and WI
- Video phone and chat
About Amy Saarnio Wyka
Amy Saarnio Wyka, LMSW, LCSW, brings 21 years of clinical experience and is licensed to practice in both Michigan and Wisconsin. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflect extensive training in social work and clinical practice. Over two decades she has supported people dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, and a broad range of life stressors.
Her practice focuses on helping clients navigate relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, caregiving stress, and the complexities of adoption, foster care, and attachment concerns. She also works with clients facing chronic illness or pain, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the emotional fallout from divorce or separation. Amy combines practical strategies and evidence-informed therapies to address coping skills, self esteem, communication, and problem solving while attending to the emotional impact of guilt, shame, and past loss.
Amy creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She works collaboratively with each person to set goals and develop a plan tailored to their situation. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and Amy offers steady support for those ready to begin making meaningful change.
Her practice focuses on helping clients navigate relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, caregiving stress, and the complexities of adoption, foster care, and attachment concerns. She also works with clients facing chronic illness or pain, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the emotional fallout from divorce or separation. Amy combines practical strategies and evidence-informed therapies to address coping skills, self esteem, communication, and problem solving while attending to the emotional impact of guilt, shame, and past loss.
Amy creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She works collaboratively with each person to set goals and develop a plan tailored to their situation. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and Amy offers steady support for those ready to begin making meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Saarnio Wyka have?
Amy Saarnio Wyka has 21 years of professional experience.
Is Amy Saarnio Wyka a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. License details are MI LMSW 6801095312 and WI LCSW 7487-123.
In which languages does Amy Saarnio Wyka provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Amy Saarnio Wyka located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Amy Saarnio Wyka as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Saarnio Wyka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Saarnio Wyka work with international clients?
Amy Saarnio Wyka does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Saarnio Wyka cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help
Amy uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns and to help people build safer, more secure connections. This approach can be especially useful for issues related to abandonment, attachment concerns, and relational trauma.She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals so individuals can discover their strengths and make choices that feel right for them. This method supports people coping with stress, life transitions, and struggles with self esteem.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. CBT offers structured tools for problem solving and symptom reduction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Amy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules. For many people, these options increase access to consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while allowing care to continue from varied locations.