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Amber Kelley

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a psychotherapist and founder of Winth Therapy—Words I Need To Hear. I specialize in trauma-informed care, EMDR, somatic experiencing, and psychodynamic therapy to support healing that honors both mind and body. With a background in social work from The University of Chicago, I’m committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive care.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, somatic experiencing, and psychodynamic therapy. My approach integrates mind-body awareness and explores how early life experiences shape present-day challenges. I’ve worked with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and youth in residential settings, and I’m committed to offering affirming, culturally responsive care that meets you where you are.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a warm, open, and empowering space where they feel genuinely seen and supported. My goal is to help you connect more deeply with yourself—your needs, your boundaries, your voice—and to make sense of patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we’ll explore your story with curiosity and care, working at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to create a culturally responsive environment where all parts of you are welcomed, and where healing feels both grounded and possible.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Indiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English