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Amy Carnes

Compassionate therapist guiding practical change

LMFT Wisconsin

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amy

Amy Carnes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She approaches care with transparency and aims to build a supportive space where clients understand the process and feel involved in decisions about treatment.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, low self-esteem, addiction, and mood-related conditions. With 11 years of clinical experience and a Master of Science in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, Amy maintains licensure in both California and Wisconsin (CA LMFT 113141, WI LMFT 1380-124).

She draws on humanistic principles alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Many clients find her emphasis on collaboration and clear communication useful when facing caregiving stress, attachment issues, postpartum and prenatal matters, or difficult family circumstances.

Amy encourages prospective clients to take small steps toward change and partners with them to determine practical strategies and goals. She offers a mix of approaches and adapts interventions based on what best supports an individual’s growth, coping, and relationship repair.

Integrating Practical Therapies for Online Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore values, self-esteem, and life changes. The Gottman Method provides structured tools and exercises to improve communication and manage relationship conflict when couples want concrete strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current challenges, then adapt methods over time so treatment matches what works best for the client. That partnership helps shape treatment plans that feel realistic and meaningful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation more flexible. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Amy commonly support?
Amy works with a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, grief and life changes, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, addiction, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach blends client-centered, humanistic listening with cognitive behavioral strategies, and treatment is adjusted to match each client’s needs and goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 11 years of counseling experience and holds a Master of Science in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licensure details CA LMFT 113141 and WI LMFT 1380-124 and practices in Wisconsin.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, California

Languages

English