Ami Cantway, LICSW

Ami Cantway is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Minnesota with nine years of clinical experience. She holds an LICSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential that denotes advanced training in assessment and therapy. Ami focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, resolve family conflicts, manage parenting challenges, and rebuild motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also supports individuals who are adjusting to significant life changes and transitions.

Ami approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s particular circumstances and goals. She emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to concerns and tailoring interventions so they feel relevant and practical. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life can be difficult, and Ami is committed to offering steady, nonjudgmental support throughout that process. Her style blends practical strategies with an empathetic stance to help clients move toward clearer priorities and livable changes.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Ami Cantway draws on several well established therapeutic approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking steps toward meaningful life goals - it can be useful for managing stress, low motivation, and difficult transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and collaborates with the client to discover what feels most useful and authentic.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ami will collaborate with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy with Ami is offered through flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - to make it easier to fit support into a busy life. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible care without requiring travel, helping people maintain momentum through scheduling convenience and varied communication styles.