Hello there! My name is Amber Strom and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and licensed K-12 School Counselor. I have worked in a wide range of clinical settings including a sexual assault center providing support to victims and survivors of sexual assault, I have worked in various schools in Central Minnesota and am currently a school counselor at a high school. I mostly work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting issues. I enjoy working with all populations as it gives endless variety and helps to keep my knowledge base growing.
I grew up in currently reside in Minnesota with my husband, two sons, two step-daughters, 4 dogs and a Maine coon. Both of my boys have an ADHD diagnosis, and my youngest has Tourette’s Syndrome. I feel that walking beside my boys in their struggles has been my biggest teacher.
I attended St. Cloud State University for my Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and School Counseling Certificate. Over the past couple of years, I have enjoyed participating in trainings in ADHD, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and look forward to further expanding my knowledge base about other various disorders and specialties. I feel that in this profession, we are constantly learning and evolving.
I would consider my therapy style as humanistic and offering all of my clients unconditional positive regard. I feel that all people have good in them, and it is part of my job to help them find this.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, 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), Trauma-Focused Therapy
MN LPCC 867