- Anxiety and phobia support
- Trauma and abuse)
- CBT and EMDR methods
About Amber
Amber Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Amber also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
She uses plain talk and practical strategies in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps a person can try between meetings. Amber draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build motivation.
For people with trauma, she may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address distressing memories. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve everyday functioning. Amber helps people practice new responses so situations that once felt unmanageable become more tolerable.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. Typical work includes identifying stress triggers, learning coping skills, and improving communication patterns. She pays attention to how past relationships affect present behavior and decision making.
If someone is unsure how to start, Amber recommends a short intake to talk about current concerns and goals. The first meetings focus on making a plan that fits the person’s needs and schedule.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Amber uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in her clinical work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used with trauma-related distress to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amber will discuss goals, history, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. The decision about which approach to use is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and may fit into busy days more readily. They can allow for shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let conversations happen from where someone usually is. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like CBT and EMDR to work over distance, and Amber will explain what to expect in the first appointment so sessions align with daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amber help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, using practical steps people can try between sessions. She focuses on thinking patterns, coping skills, and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
Amber has eight years of professional experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.