I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana and I have been working in the field for 8 years. I am certified in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy and medication assisted therapy. I served in the Navy on active duty for 12 years. I follow two primary schools of thought when it comes to my therapeutic style/approach. The first is from Albert Ellis, each person continues with the patterns in their life until they are no longer willing to accept suffering, it is at this point that the individual decides to make the greatest effort towards change. The second is from Virginia Satir, each client is the expert of themselves and it is the coming together of the therapist, the expert in the field of the helping profession, and the client that creates the space for the client to work on their current concerns.
I have worked with clients who are looking for help in the following awareness: LGBTQ+ related needs, personality disorders with a primary focus on Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma, military trauma, and communication patterns.
I believe this quote by Charlie Mackesy from the book: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse sums up my feelings regarding therapy perfectly; "Asking for help isn't giving up, it's refusing to give up."
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IN LMHC 39004589A
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Amber has been very supportive, and I'm very glad we got paired! Thank you!
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and grief