Amy Carter, M.ED, LPC, Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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.