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Amber Edwards

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

As the owner my faith is my center, and I stand firm on the Word of God, trusting in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.I am an outgoing, energetic, and motivated, skilled therapist with a passion for working with children, families, adults and communities. Being a psychotherapist has been a passion for since I was school age. I’ve encountered adults and children struggling with:finances, faith, substance/drug abuse, untreated mental health issues, homelessness, self- harm, mood difficulties, school difficulty and what seemed like defiance.My goal is to help heal families and individuals while strengthening their faith.

My approach to therapy

I offer Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Eye-movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT),Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) and Gottman Method in the form of individual, family, couple's and group services.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to take away a sense of peace and empowerment. I value being able to support clients to increase their strength in order to be able to take on life challenges successfully. With me there is a safe space for honest and personal growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University, Bachelor of Science at Sacred Heart University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Georgia, Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Multidimensional Family, Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Art Therapy, Behavioral, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Play
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English