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Hi, I am Amber. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting my clients through challenges to experience healing, growth, and resilience in their lives.
My approach
I frequently use positive psychology, strength-based solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. These modalities support working collaboratively with each client toward building resilience, strength, growth, and healing. I will offer skills where they may support progress towards treatment goals.
My focus
My style works well with adults looking to create healthy change and healing. During challenges such as multiple stressors, life changes, health changes, and loss, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief may develop. I support and guide my clients through these times to feel better and more positive about themselves and their ability to bounce back from challenges.
My communication style
My communication style is friendly, open, and honest. I am patient, calm, open-minded, nonjudgmental, and gently direct. I want my clients to feel comfortable sharing with me and feel heard as we work together.
My journey to mental healthcare
I decided to become a therapist because I enjoy helping others and have seen the benefits of therapy. From a young age, I was encouraged to become a therapist as people seemed to gravitate toward me for support. I have had amazing mentors and seen how they helped people find healing and strength. Many of the tools I use, I have practiced myself through difficult times and I have a passion to share these with others. I find joy in seeing people become a stronger, healthier, and more resilient version of themselves.
My goals for you
I start with building rapport and trust, as I work collaboratively with my clients to develop small achievable goals to build confidence. I believe in flexibility with goals as we work together to find the best fit for success in the short and long term.
My first session with you
Our first session is spent discussing how you have been feeling recently and me asking questions to develop an understanding of why you are experiencing those feelings. Our first session is to develop a beginning connection and help me work with you on where we go from there. I will spend time listening to your concerns, to consider your needs and what may work best for you.
