Amy

Mrs Amy Duffy-Barnes

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I am a neurodivergent and neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA-affirmative, and culturally aware therapist who offers authenticity and a space where you will be seen, heard and respected as an authority and expert in your life with your own personal strengths and challenges.”

About Me

As a neurodivergent and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. I foster a space where authenticity thrives. Here, you are truly seen, heard, and respected as the expert on your own life. We'll collaboratively explore your experiences, ensuring your unique voice guides our work together. This client-centred approach helps you navigate strengths and challenges, finding a path that honours your journey.

Approach

Sessions unfold at your pace, centering your priorities while I offer clear structure and gentle experimentation. I meet with adolescents, adults, and families in Grand Rapids and via secure online sessions in English, using predictable routines and brief between-session check-ins when helpful. We combine mindful grounding, focused exploration of attention and mood patterns, pacing adjustments, and tailored skill practice so progress feels practical and sustainable. Those who value predictability, collaboration, and respectful practical tools often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Clinical Social Work

Qualifications

Grand Valley State University

Service Areas

Heartstone Guidance Center

In-person & Online

Grand Rapids, Michigan

United States

Grand Rapids, United States