About Ami
Ami Cantway is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Ami aims to make first steps feel doable and supportive rather than overwhelming.
Ami uses a practical, person-centered style in sessions. She listens with respect and compassion, then tailors conversation and goals to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings to build confidence and handle everyday challenges.
Over nine years of practice, Ami has helped people address communication problems, codependency, attachment concerns, and issues around control and dependency. She also supports those coping with chronic illness or pain, fertility and fatherhood questions, separation and divorce, guilt, and isolation. Her work often involves sorting priorities and rebuilding a sense of purpose after change.
Ami draws from approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. She adapts techniques to what feels most useful for each person rather than following a single method.
To begin, Ami asks about current struggles and what matters most to the client. Together they set small, concrete goals and try practical strategies in daily life. Her focus is helping people move toward clearer choices and more steady coping skills.
How Ami’s approaches translate to online care
Ami incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for relationship struggles and codependency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often helps with self-esteem, communication, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ami will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels realistic in day-to-day life. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most for the client’s concerns and schedule.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can meet during lunch breaks or between obligations. Ami’s work focuses on practical tools and habits that translate to everyday routines, and she will help identify which session rhythm and approach best support each person’s goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ami address?
Ami works with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, communication issues, attachment concerns, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered. Sessions emphasize listening, collaborative goal setting, and skills people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Ami has nine years of professional experience in clinical practice. She tailors treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Minnesota LICSW and is based in Minnesota.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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