Hello! I've been a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Florida for the past 11 years. I graduated summa cum laude from Barry University with a Master of Social Work. I've worked in different areas of practice, including community mental health, addictions, and children and families. I have a special place in my heart for helping teenagers, parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and individuals with anxiety and depression - especially women who have experienced post-partum depression and psychosis. I strive to be my most authentic self and when appropriate, sprinkle in some humor into our sessions.
I tap into your existing inner strengths and use those to help you figure out solutions and come up with strategies. I specialize in working with teens and adults who experience issues with stress, self-esteem/confidence, anxiety, family conflict, depression, grief/loss, and trauma (I'm trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
We're a team and we will figure things out together - whatever it is. I deeply care about the people I help. Clinical skills are very important for a therapist to have, but what I think matters most is the rapport and trust clients have with their therapist. I want to empower my clients to build insight and skills to better handle what life throws at them.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW12591
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After two previous therapists that I did not quite feel a connection, I found Amber.
She is very supportive and a great listener. Amber has guided me into finding my empowered self and uncover many of my strengths that I had buried inside me. I have much gratitude for Amber's constant support.
Written on May 06, 2023 after therapy with Amber for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amber feels like my best friend. She also asks really good questions to get to the bottom of certain feelings to unpack where I’m at. She immediately made me feel very comfortable and I could talk to her for hours.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Amber is absolutely amazing! She does her job well and helps me in every way she can.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Amber for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Very helpful, effective and easy to speak with during sessions, and Amber is also responsive which helps with scheduling.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Real, down to earth, and personable
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
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Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd