About Amber
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, Co-Host of The Pocket Coven Podcast, and published poet. In my professional roles I have focused on the care of women, children, families, and all adults impacted by childhood trauma. I chose to become a therapist so I could do what I love the very most- support others on their path to self discovery. I find my work, particularly trauma focused work, to be highly creative, challenging, and satisfying. I have occupied many roles in my 20 years in the helping professions, from birth worker to case worker to innovator of therapeutic circus arts and pagan-centered psychotherapy.
Outside of my professional roles, I write and perform poetry, hike, tend my garden, create infused oils and salves, take pictures of whatever I think is beautiful, spend time with my lovely network of friends and local community, and haunt the beach as often as I can. I live in and practice out of my home near Port Townsend, WA.
Training, Education, and Experience
Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies in Psychology, Antioch University, 2016
Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy with Drama Therapy, Antioch University, 2019
Certificate in Play Therapy, Sand tray Therapy, Parent Child Relationship Therapy, Antioch University, 2019
Additional Skills and Training
UPCOMING: Somatic Trauma Healing, 2024
Therapeutic Spiral Model, 2021
Lindsay Mack: Tarot for The Wild Soul, 2020
Cirque Du Soleil: Cirque Du Monde Social Circus Certificate, 2018
University of Washington: Motivational Interviewing, 2015
University of Washington: Mental Health First Aid Training, 2014
University of Washington: Promoting First Relationships, 2013
Areas of Focus
PTSD and Complex PTSD, Chronic Depression, Anxiety, Adult survivors of childhood abuse, Parenting and Co-parenting, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Relationship loss, Self Esteem and Self Image, Polyamory, Queer and Trans Identity, Menopause, Creativity, Integration, Embodiment.
Areas of Expertise
Drama Therapy, Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Couple’s and Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Experiencing, Parts Work.
Divination, Modern Paganism, Ritual, Trauma Informed Magical Practice.
