Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan Amy Carter, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-40
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Amy Carter, M.ED, LPC
Specializes In:
Amy Carter, LPC, helps adolescents and adults across Michigan navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. She provides a safe, collaborative space where individuals can explore emotions, heal from past experiences, and build healthy coping strategies. Amy supports teens and young adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, helping them rediscover balance and confidence. She also offers family therapy to strengthen communication and improve relationships within the home. Amy is deeply passionate about helping clients work through trauma and its lasting impact on mental and emotional health. Drawing from her extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she guides clients through healing experiences that reduce distress and promote resilience. She is also skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, integrating these evidence-based approaches to support emotional regulation and personal growth. Whether assisting clients through post-traumatic stress, postpartum depression and anxiety, or midlife transitions, Amy tailors each session to fit the individual’s needs and strengths. Amy’s therapeutic style is trauma-informed and client-centered. She works with diverse populations, including first responders, members of the military and veteran communities, and individuals with adoption or foster care experiences. Her approach fosters empowerment and self-understanding, helping clients build confidence as they navigate both daily stressors and deeper emotional challenges. Outside of her professional life, Amy finds balance through outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and boating. She enjoys spending time with her dog, creating crafts, attending concerts, and being with family and friends.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-40
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-40
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Adoption & foster care
- Attachment issues
- Family conflict
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- First responder stress
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Priority Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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Lamar University - Beaumont
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Amy Carter. You can also call 616-726-1318 to have someone assist you.
Amy Carter generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 616-726-1318 to find out Amy Carter's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Amy Carter:
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Priority Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 616-726-1318 to see how we can help.
Amy Carter is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Amy Carter works at:
Yes, Amy Carter does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Amy Carter is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: