I bring my knowledge earned through education, research, and personal experience. I specialize in Trauma and Substance Use. My goal is to help clients break through pain, gain self awareness, and a love for self that replaces a need for chemical dependance. I have over 10 years experience working with various clients who struggle with Substance use, and PTSD. My vast experience has shown an innate ability to work well with Veterans and First Responders and their families. as I have several years experience assisting type “A” personalities deal with decreasing the stigma that goes along with asking for help. Let’s see if together we can find you the path you have been seeking through therapy and self love.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 117061
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amber Carra. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amber has become a real "friend";)
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Amber has been great. She specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression among other things. Her own life experience and training help her be a very compassionate, honest, kind and helpful therapist.
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Amber for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amber not only made me feel so comfortable but also helped me learn some coping mechanisms
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is amazing and has helped me tremendously
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amber is very insightful. I would recommend her because she is a therapist that is relatable for me. Her candor helps to get to the deep things and make it a safe space. She is patient, kind, funny, and very knowledgeable on many aspects of therapy.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
If you’re looking for a therapist who can cut through all the crap and help you identify and deal with the problems you face, then Amber is the therapist for you. Amber is well versed in the concepts and lingo of modern psychology, and is quite effective at presenting it in terms and practices that are easily understood by the average person.
Amber is everything you want in a therapist; understanding, challenging, honest, helpful, candid, insightful and funny.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes