Amy Brace, MSW, LMSW, ACSW
About Amy
Amy is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Certified EAGALA Professional.
Since 1994, Amy has been working with children, teens, adults and families. She has been featured in several publications and has served as President of the Michigan Association for Play Therapy. She has provided direct clinical services, supervision, instruction, and program development locally, nationally and internationally.
Amy has a passion for working with children, particularly young children with histories of complex trauma. Her intention is to partner with individuals to experience hope in their lives within a safe and compassionate environment.
Contact Amy: 616-773-2908 ext 112
EMAIL: amy.brace@ihcwestmichigan.com
Education
Bachelors of Art in Psychology/Sociology/Spanish, Calvin College, May 1990
Masters in Social Work – University of Michigan, December 1992
Treatment Interests
Adjustment
Adoption
Anxiety
Attachment
Behavioral Concerns
Career Issues
Chronic Pain
Cultural Concerns
Crisis Management
Depression
Developmental Concerns
Eating Disorders
Foster Care
Grief/Loss
PTSD
Regulation
School Issues
Self-esteem
Sensory Processing Issues
Strength Building
Stress Management
Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches
ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency)
DBT informed (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
Filial Therapy
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Strength Based
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention)
TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Theraplay
Trauma Informed