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Wendi Amburgey, LMSW, CCTP, CCATP(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Michigan
Anxiety -Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Stress management- Trauma-Panic attacks / panic disorder-Childhood trauma-
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Professional statement

Wendi Amburgey, LMSW, CCATP, CCTP I, is currently accepting new patients for Telehealth for all of Michigan and has IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Wendi is a board-certified clinical psychotherapist. She provides Telehealth services to all of Michigan. Wendi brings years of professional and personal experience to each session. Wendi knows, both personally & professionally, how life can throw so many stressful situations at us, and this can make us feel alone and overwhelmed. She knows what it is like to struggle & she knows what it’s like to overcome those struggles. It is Wendi’s life passion to help others become the best version of themselves. Life can be so overwhelming at times. Wendi Amburgey can help you work through those situations & help you get back on track.


Message to clients

I specialize in adults. I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from all walks of life. I provide an understanding, non-judgmental, calming, & supportive individual-centered approach. I have years of experience through education, training, certification, and working with hundreds of patients.

I have been in social work for 30 years. My profession is not just a job; it is my passion. You are not alone & you are not the only one struggling. I want to listen to you & support you. Let me help you develop the tools you need to live your best life, whatever that means to you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Inner Peace, LLC, Psychotherapist, 2020 - Present
Adoption and Foster Care Specialists, Licensing Supervisor , 2014 - 2020
State of Michigan, Children’s Protective Services Investigator/Supervisor , 2001 - 2014

Michigan State University , Master of Social Work, 2012
University of Michigan-Flint, Bachelor of Art- Social Work, 1999

Licensure

Michigan: 6801107849

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Panic attacks / panic disorder - Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Evernorth
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Multiplan or PHCS
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Priority Health
  • United Healthcare

Wendi Amburgey is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Meridian Health Plan


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Initial session:$150 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Client testimonials

"I wish I could have been her client, but unfortunately she is all booked up."
- Zencare client October 2023

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