Amber George
Welcome and well done on navigating this difficult step of finding care. I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia where I have practiced for the past five years. I work with adult (18+) clients undergoing life transitions and looking to improve their emotional wellbeing, self-care, and attitude towards themselves. A particular area of interest and training for me is strengthening the connection people have with nature and community.
A particular area of interest and training for me is strengthening the connection people have with nature and community.
First session
First sessions allow us the time and space to get to know one another through brief introductions, discuss any lingering questions you may have about the process, and identify your goals for our work together. I will gather context about your life to the extent you feel it is relevant and are comfortable sharing it. I use this information to customize a co-created plan of action, and we can revisit that plan anytime.
Strengths
My therapeutic style is holistic, non-pathologizing, and compassionate. (That's a fancy way of saying I will treat you like an equal person and not like a research subject.) In person-centered therapy, genuineness on the therapist's end is a key requirement. You will be informed and involved throughout every step, including discussion of goal-setting and progress.
Ideal clients
My areas of expertise include navigating Big Change (personal and professional), identity work, communication, boundaries, relationships, (re)connection to community as well as the outdoors, emotional regulation. I often work with LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and vegan/vegetarian communities.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
With person-centered therapy, the basis of treatment is authenticity, empathetic connection, and unconditional respect to help you reduce the gap between "who you are/where you're at" and "who you want to become/where you'd like to go".
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate research-based strategies from CBT that emphasize the interconnectedness of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As an example, at times, this will mean changing the way you treat yourself to gradually improve your self-concept. Other times, it could mean noticing and reframing automatic thinking patterns to improve your feelings.
Mind-body approach
Sometimes, we have to de-escalate intense emotions before we can process or throughout. I often guide clients through practicing relaxation, coping, and mindfulness skills.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- VirginiaLicense 0701012881