- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Skill-based tools
About Amber
Amber Preston is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, LGBT-related concerns, and trauma. She speaks plainly and follows the lead of each person she meets, offering steady support while people name what they want to change.
She uses a mix of methods to match the person in front of her. That includes Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions focus on concrete steps, small shifts in thinking and habit, and noticing patterns that keep problems stuck.
Amber believes people are the authors of their own stories. She aims to guide, reflect, and gently challenge the narratives that get in the way of feeling better. Practical work might include trying new behaviors between sessions and learning simple skills to manage strong emotions.
Her background includes a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania and eight years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood concerns, identity questions, and life stressors. She describes her approach as collaborative and respectful of each person’s pace.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill-based practice, and attention to identity-affirming care for LGBT concerns. Amber offers support for attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and other related areas as people work toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day coping.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach prioritize what the client brings each week and build goals at the client’s pace.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by emphasizing small, value-driven steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often includes exercises and short between-session tasks to practice new ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on acceptance-based strategies, skill work, trauma-focused techniques, or a mix of methods.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how Amber offers services. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy lives, such as during a lunch break or between errands. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and supports using practical exercises at home to reinforce what was discussed in session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amber work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, LGBT-related concerns, and trauma. She also addresses attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and related difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, then offers practical tools and gentle challenges to help change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with people affected by trauma, mood concerns, and life stressors.
What are Amber's credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.