Amy Brace, MSW, LMSW, ACSW

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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

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