Amber Jagt (she/her)

I have previously worked with clients with anxiety aged 3 and older. Depending on the nature of the anxiety, course of treatment varies. However, I make sure to explain the anxiety cycle so clients learn about what is truly happening in their mind and bodies. Anxiety therapy will focus on understanding negative thinking patterns, challenging negative thoughts, and targeting alternative healthier thinking and behavior patterns. Coping skills will also be a focus of treatment.

Navigating today's modern world can be rather difficult for young minds. Children, adolescents, and teens can often have a difficult time with understanding and expressing their feelings. Emotional communication is not always a natural language for younger clients. I am trained in Play and Expressive Therapies that can be helpful for teens and children to have a better grasp on their emotions and thoughts and how to cope with teen issues, such as peer relationships, self-esteem, and identity.

My degree and training in Marriage and Family Therapy help me to operate from a systemic view. All parts of a system impact each other. When there is conflict in a family system, all members often feel the impact. Treatment for family conflict varies on the needs, but there will often be a focus on improving connection, understanding, and communication with one another. Therapy will help navigate common family difficulties, such as boundaries, rules, needs, and communication.

I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. All coursework and training I received during this program specialized in family therapy and family systems. This provided me a framework of understanding how one person can impact the whole system. I receive continuing training, education, and supervisor support on the process of family therapy.

I received training in play therapy while working on my Master of Science degree. The training course provided the fundamentals of play therapy, where I became knowledgeable in the basics and dynamics of play therapy, how to conduct play therapy, how to interpret different types of play, and how to involve parents in their child's treatment. Additionally, my previous clinical work outside of school had a primary focus on play therapy where I continued to receive weekly supervision and training.

During my schooling, I received education on multiple modes of therapy. However, I made Cognitive Behavioral Therapy a primary focus of mine. This mode of therapy can be helpful for treating a multitude of issues, but it can also be helpful for those dealing with anxiety - which is why CBT became a primary focus of mine. I have utilized CBT with many of my clients. Currently, I am researching and educating myself on the use of CBT with teens and younger clients.

My degree and training in Marriage and Family Therapy help me to operate from a systemic view. All parts of a system impact each other. When there is conflict in a family system, all members often feel the impact. Treatment for family conflict varies on the needs, but there will often be a focus on improving connection, understanding, and communication with one another. Therapy will help navigate common family difficulties, such as boundaries, rules, needs, expectations, and communication.

Navigating today's modern world can be rather difficult for young minds. Children, adolescents, and teens can often have a difficult time with understanding and expressing their feelings. Emotional communication is not always a natural language for younger clients. I am trained in Play and Expressive Therapies that can be helpful for teens and children to have a better grasp on their emotions and thoughts and how to cope with teen issues, such as peer relationships, self-esteem, and identity.