About me
Meet Amber
Are you ready to cultivate a life you genuinely love, with the people that matter the most, by gaining a deeper sense of who you are?
Life has pulled you in so many directions and you are starting to feel the weight of it.
You have struggled to feel confident in the decisions you are making, maintain the boundaries you have set for yourself and others leaving you tired and resentful, and you feel that you are losing the never-ending battle to be seen as perfect because of the fear of disapproval.
This is your time and space to heal, grow, and flourish.
I work with women- those trying to balance work, family, personal growth, their social calendar, and more- who are no longer looking to do and be everything for everyone at their own expense. They are ready to stop making themselves small to make others comfortable and truly live the life everyone thinks they have.
Often, we as women don’t make time to care for ourselves because there is a never-ending list of things to do. You deserve to have the space and the time to work through the weight of what you have been through and endured so you can build a life that is fulfilling and balanced.
As your therapist, I will challenge you to be your best self.
I’ll also challenge you to explore those moments that keep you stuck so you can know what it means to be the main character of your story. I won’t shy away from tough conversations, but I will let you set the tone for when and how those conversations take place.
Although I cannot erase what you have been through, I will sit with you in the tough moments so you can heal and find peace knowing you are not going through this alone.
My approach to therapy
Therapy is about learning how to embrace your humanness with yourself and with others. On my virtual couch you will find a safe place to explore what it means to be you. Our sessions will give you the opportunity to step outside of the problems life brings and get clear about what really matters so you can show up for yourself.
Within our sessions, we will focus on the whole of who you are so you can truly be whole and show up authentically in your life and relationships. In our work together we will dig deep so you can reflect on where you have been, identify what is keeping you stuck, and explore new possibilities. Whatever stage you’re at, I can help you learn to face life’s challenges with confidence and ease so you can begin cultivating a life you love.
My desire is to help the women I work with live life boldly. Therapy is about equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to handle the ups and the downs life brings. This may look different from week to week, but we will be working together to take tangible steps towards your goals within each session. My hope is that through our work you will embrace all that you are called to be without questions or doubt, set boundaries that honor yourself and your needs, and know that there is space for you just as you are.
My Guiding Principles
GROWTH
Committing to my own growth personally and professionally so I can support your growth and development.
CURIOSITY
Working with you from a space that honors your knowledge and experience, while gently exploring what is impacting your progress.
TRANSPARENCY
Being honest with you even when it may be uncomfortable so you can see things clearly and figure out what is the next best thing to do.
Education & Experience
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California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6246 (verify license)
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #114675 (verify license)
Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor #LPC012258 (verify license)
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor out-of-state telehealth provider #TPMC3927 (verify license)
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Master of Science, Counseling Psychology- California Baptist University
Bachelor of Science, Sociology- University of California, Riverside
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
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American Counseling Association
EMDR International Association