Amber Smith

My communication style

I create a relaxed and supportive, judgment-free environment. I have a friendly but direct communication style because I value my clients' time and acknowledge their desire to feel better quickly.

My journey to mental healthcare

At a young age, I realized that people felt comfortable when talking with me and often shared personal struggles. I felt honored that they felt safe enough to share details of their private life. I wanted to use this skill in a way that could help a large number of people, and realized that becoming a therapist would be a perfect fit.

My goals for you

I use a collaborative approach to goal setting with my clients. I feel clients are experts of their own lives and know exactly what areas/symptoms they would like to focus on. Through exploration of these symptoms, I will support the client in developing specific therapeutic goals that are measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Our first session

During an initial session, I allow the client to ask any questions they have about the therapeutic process. We then have a conversation about what brought the client to therapy and what changes they would like to see once therapy comes to a close. I will then begin supporting the client in developing goals for treatment.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic