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- Trauma-focused work
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Gender affirming care
About Amber
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 8 years of experience, Amber Preston supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns. She works with parents who are managing caregiving strain and people facing attachment, identity, or body image difficulties. Amber uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered work, and trauma-focused approaches.
Amber aims for clear, practical sessions that help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter day to day. She listens for what a person wants to change and then uses concrete tools and questions to test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include exploring values, practicing behavioral experiments, and developing mindfulness skills to respond differently to difficult feelings.
Her work with trauma and post-traumatic stress focuses on reducing the ways traumatic memories and reactions get in the way of daily life. For mood issues she draws on behavioral and cognitive strategies to break patterns that maintain depression or anxiety. For LGBT and gender concerns she provides gender-affirming support and helps people navigate identity, relationships, and community stressors.
Amber’s style is collaborative and direct. She balances support with clear feedback and practical homework between sessions. People can expect measured steps rather than open-ended talk alone.
She completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of PA (now PennWest California) in 2014. Amber practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. Follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that align with those values. It uses exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and choose committed steps toward meaningful goals, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life direction issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions teach skills to test unhelpful beliefs, set small behavioral experiments, and build routines that reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Trauma-focused therapy works on the effects of traumatic experiences by gradually addressing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life. Techniques often include grounding, pacing exposure, and skills to manage intense reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first conversations. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use exercises and mindfulness practices during the week more easily between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, and also addresses parenting and caregiver stress.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered techniques, and trauma-focused methods to guide practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with mental health and trauma-related issues since completing her graduate training.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.