Wendi  Amburgey
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Wendi Amburgey

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Clinical Anxiety Treatment Specialist, CCATP Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Michigan Accepting Online
Updated May 30, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress management
  • Trauma
  • Panic attacks / panic disorder
  • Childhood trauma

Professional statement

Wendi Amburgey, LMSW, CCATP, CCTP is currently accepting new patients for Telehealth. 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 personally & professionally, how life can throw you curve ball after curve ball. 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 to get back on track.


Message to clients

I specialize with adolescents and 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 the field of social work for 30 years. My profession is not a job for me, 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 in developing tools that you need to live your best life, whatever that may mean to you.


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+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Evernorth
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • 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:

  • Medstar Family Choice
  • Meridian Health Plan


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $120 (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

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Michigan)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
  • Tue 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
  • Wed 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
  • Thu 7:45 am -4:45 pm
  • Fri 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 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