My name is Amber (#TheUrbanConsciousTherapist) I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, graduating from Morgan State University with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. I have experience supporting and working with children, adolescents, and adults who have encountered crises and trauma(s) and those dealing with depression, anxiety, high stress, transitions, grief, relationship problems, women’s issues, and race-gender schema (Strong Black Girl/Woman expectations).
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
This is a safe and non-judgmental space. This is your journey and no one elses. You will be encouraged to make autonomous decisions regarding your goals and treatment. Sometimes you will have SoulWork Realize that Healing does not occur in a "straight line" or by "staying inside the lines", it can be messy and we often color outside the lines and that's ok...Healing is Art! Your picture or coloring isn’t perfect, but it’s not meant to be. And it’s still a great artwork. I am here to support you as you begin preparing and creating your Masterpiece.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use several approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-informed, client-centered, strength-based, Mindfulness, and Solution-brief focus modality throughout the therapeutic process and have a passion for combining creative modalities such as art, music, meditation, affirmations, and journaling when implementing therapeutic interventions with clients.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As your Urban Conscious & Trauma-Informed therapist, I will meet you where you are & support you where you are going. Often times we (and/or others) put high expectations on how we are supposed to show up which creates a sense of anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, keeping a mask on 24/7, and losing our authenticity & voice. I will support & encourage you to find your voice (you ever scream in the shower or car? Try it). I will support & challenge you to say "NO" (trust me it's not a cuss word). I will support you in finding & stepping into your power (put on some boots, we bout to kick life back hard). I will support & celebrate your worth (SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND). I will support & embrace your magic (Yes, I do have a wand). I will support & honor your heart work (HEALING VIBES).