Amber Pettis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida. She works with young adults, professionals, parents, and teens looking to understand of themselves and make positive change in their lives. Her style is empowering, direct, and warm. and in session, her priority is to provide an environment of honesty, integrity, compassion, and acceptance where an individual can tell their story openly and formulate a plan for how to move forward. Amber's therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), an evidenced-based approach focused on gaining an understanding of how the quality of our thoughts about life, relationships, and people can influence the outcomes we experience. Amber emphasizes the importance of understanding our core beliefs, practicing emotional regulation, and confronting our assumptions and thought patterns. Amber has worked in mental health for over 15 years. She gained profession experience working with clients battling substance abuse and dependence; individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis; those managing mood disorders and struggling with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She has served clients by providing individual, group and family therapy in psychiatric hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and private practice settings. Sessions are entirely virtual which allows clients to select the place and setting where they feel most comfortable. This facilitates more openness and the potential for strong rapport. Message to clientsReaching out for help is hard, maybe even harder than admitting we need help. Trying to find a person you can trust, and open up to takes being honest with yourself and willing to trust another person with your story. It's my goal to be that person. In session, I aim to foster an environment of honesty, integrity, compassion, and acceptance where you can tell your story openly and we can formulate a plan for how to move forward.I am a Black woman, a wife, and a working mom. I understand the importance of talking to someone who looks like you and had similar life experiences. I strive to incorporate those experiences into our sessions. Whether you're ready to dive in or are still a bit unsure, let’s schedule a free consultation phone call and make sure we’re a good fit.