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Amber Petchonka, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist in Pennsylvania with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, career/school difficulties, & depression. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My counseling style is pretty laid-back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. The first step to signing up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Professional experience

4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC015962

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amber Petchonka. 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.

Therapy with intention. I love that Amber wants me to come with agenda. She also sends me therapy recaps. One of the best therapists I've ever had!

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Very good!

Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 3 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Truly one of the best therapists I have had! She is easy to connect with!!

Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

The help I’ve received from Amber has been life changing. Amber creates a safe and open environment free from judgements. Her communication and follow up between sessions shows that she truly cares about her clients and their progress. Amber and the BetterHelp team have opened doors for me I never would have imagined possible and instilled a confidence in me I never had.

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She’s awesome.

Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

i’ve only known her for a few months and she’s absolutely amazing!! she is very straightforward, especially about her communication skills. she does her best to understand and help you with your issues. i 10000% recommend this queen!

Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd