Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of PA (now PennWest California) in 2014. I have 8+ years experience in working with clients affected by mental health issues, traumatic experiences, and other life stressors. I specialize in dealing with PTSD and trauma. I also have experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, struggling with peer issues, issues with school/extracurricular activities/life balance, relationship issues, low self-esteem, identity issues, and other mental health struggles. I am a gender affirming therapist that also addresses issues related to LGBTQIA+.
I use different approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered strategies to assist clients in working towards their goals and managing their issues. I believe clients are the authors of their own stories, masters of their own destinies. I am here to help guide, challenge and change narratives, and support what my client is working towards.
It takes courage to ask for help. It takes bravery to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to offer support, guidance, corrective feedback, and support.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC010537
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Amber is down to earth, funny and friendly. Talking to her is like talking to a friend with great ideas about how to help my mental health. She motivates me to put her ideas into my daily practice of taking care of myself. As a mom she knows the struggles I'm dealing with and how important it is for me to care for myself so I can be the mom that I want to be. She understands anxiety and depression far more than I do and knows how to help.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management