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Amber Smith

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am not here to judge you or tell you what to do. I am here to help you understand yourself so you can choose to take action to improve the quality of your life. I teach skills that are simple, although not always easy, so that you can continue to make progress in between sessions.

My approach to therapy

I aim to communicate in a direct yet non-judgmental way. My style is to listen intently, ask clarifying questions, and offer insights to help you gain new perspectives. I believe in creating a safe space for open and honest dialogue.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we'll focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. I'll listen to your story, answer any questions you have, and begin exploring how we can work together toward your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at California Baptist University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of West Florida
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
    California
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Strength-Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Jungian, Somatic, Schema, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English