Amber Kinney (she/her)

Our self esteem is something that sets the tone for our whole lives - our relationships, our career, our family, and most of our choices. Working on the relationship you have with yourself is one of the most important yet challenging relationships you will ever encounter. I want my clients to know that they are not alone on that journey. Whether your goal is self love, self acceptance, or just self-neutrality, we'll work on that by unlearning old beliefs and shifting how you talk to yourself.

Everyone's anxiety is a little different, but there are many aspects of it that are universal. I help my clients to develop an understanding of their own unique anxiety, and figure out what coping skills might help them. We will focus on understanding anxiety triggers, how it shows up in your brain/body, and different coping/self soothing strategies (i.e. sensory soothing, changing beliefs, recognizing errors in thinking).

Everyone's anxiety is a little different, but there are many aspects of it that are universal. I help my clients to develop an understanding of their own unique anxiety, and figure out what coping skills might help them. We will focus on understanding anxiety triggers, how it shows up in your brain/body, and different coping/self soothing strategies (i.e. sensory soothing, changing beliefs, recognizing errors in thinking).

I use an eclectic approach because I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. My therapy looks a little bit different with each person, which ensures that whatever we're doing is relevant to that specific individual. My approach isn't super clinical, but it's also not like a conversation with a friend. I use my own clinical knowledge plus the client's knowledge of themselves to land somewhere in the middle.

CBT isn't the main tool I use, but I do integrate it into my work quite a bit. This approach is especially useful when it comes to self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. CBT can help you gain insight into the way you think, why you think that way, and then allow you to develop healthier ways of thinking/behaving.

I have been trained in EMDR since 2018, and have helped dozens of clients achieve remarkable progress this way. EMDR is a wonderful treatment modality for negative beliefs or any sort of limiting thoughts. It's used mainly for trauma, but also can be used for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self esteem, and all sorts of topics. It's a safe, widely endorsed, effective treatment for even the most challenging/stuck emotions. Visit https://www.emdria.org/ for more information!

There are many ways to overcome trauma, and I'm happy to help you to do so. I'm fully trained in EMDR, as well as other methods for processing trauma. We may begin with your history/childhood, or start by focusing on the here and now. No matter how we go about it, I can help you to break patterns, move past your past, and find a sense of inner safety.