I am a licensed professional counselor in the State of Nevada (also licensed in Connecticut) with 4 years of counseling experience including working with parents struggling with infertility and loss. I completed my degree in marriage and family therapy but I chose to pursue licensure as a professional counselor. I am experienced in a group setting as well as with, couples, families and individuals. I have worked with clients experiencing issues with self-esteem, depression and addiction.
My approach is very much person centered. I value the client, counselor relationship greatly. I keep a calm, mindful and welcoming disposition. While I am most experienced with solution-focused therapy, I also have experience with cognitive behavioral therapy and I am well versed in family/relational systems.
As previously stated, my heart and experience are with the grieving community but I value and respect people from all walks and I strive to support them in the best way. I am excited to not only use my skills and experience to support new clients but also to learn from them!
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Blended Family Issues, Co-morbidity, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NV LCPC CP5053-R
CT LPC 4861
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Amber helped me through some very tough spots in my life.
She's an excellent listener and communicator, and clearly has a very deep understanding of not just psychology and mental health, but also empathy. I always ended our conversations feeling better about whatever I was struggling with, and she helped me build the confidence to see value in myself. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist :)
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She is so understanding and great talking to he helps me understand the real concerns i am facing and how to reason behind it. Great personality and great listener
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Thank you for your compassionate listening and resources you have recommended. It has been a major game changer for me!
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amber is friendly, knowledgeable and competent. I appreciate her insight and respect.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Amber for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
I have only talked to her twice, but I feel that she can definitely help with my grief because she understands grief. And she listens with compassion.
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief
I find Amber to be professional but also very approachable. I’m looking forward to my session
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse