Amber L. Abell
I have worked in the behavioral health field for over 23 years, starting in psychiatric rehabilitation and social services. In 2020, I transitioned to program administration and clinical services. I have six years of direct clinical experience working with diverse populations.
I believe in helping people and promoting wellness through acceptance not just "treating symptoms.
I am an eclectic therapist who uses many counseling and psychology theories and types, including humanistic, cognitive behavioral therapies, solution-focused therapy, executive skill building, trauma-related therapy (DBT and IFS), person-centered, Gestalt, and other evidence-based approaches. Interventions are tailored to a person's needs and preferences.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, disclosures, and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I am an eclectic approach therapist that provides a safe enviornment using humanistic concepts and also outcome-based interventions. I believe in helping people and promoting wellness through acceptance not just "treating symptoms."
Ideal clients
Individuals who may benefit from person-centered approaches, ADHD and assistance with executive functioning, CBT, REBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, Psychodynamic, Psycho-education, Substance Use Treatment, Anger Management, Supportive Therapy, Trauma-informed, Body-oriented therapy and somatic-based therapies, and Interpersonal therapy.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is an evidence-based approach that uses CBT and adds four additional skills (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness). This is a module-based therapy that builds upon skills.
Somatic
Somatic-based therapies assist with nervous systme regulation. They are especially useful for different types of anxiety.
Eclectic
The use of more than one type of therapy intervention in a single session.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- MarylandLicense LC14990