Amber Preston, LPC

Amber Preston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest California) in 2014 and brings eight years of experience supporting people facing mental health challenges, traumatic events, and everyday life stressors. She specializes in work with PTSD and trauma and also addresses depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and peer difficulties, life balance concerns, relationship problems, low self-esteem, identity exploration, and a variety of other mental health struggles.

As a gender-affirming therapist, she provides care that is attentive to LGBTQIA+ concerns, including issues related to gender dysphoria and non-monogamous relationships. Her practice also focuses on attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, mood disorders, self-harm, and post-traumatic stress.

Clinically, Amber draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-focused approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients move toward their goals. She approaches therapy with the belief that clients are the authors of their own stories and offers guidance, thoughtful feedback, and encouragement to help change unhelpful patterns and support meaningful growth.

Amber frames seeking help as a courageous step and aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore their values, build skills, and work toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Amber Preston uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches adapted for online work to meet clients where they are and help address specific concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and integrating traumatic experiences with strategies that reduce distress and support recovery from post-traumatic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client directs the pace and focus of sessions and the therapist offers empathy and reflection to support personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amber collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Amber is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, limited transportation, or differing comfort levels with remote care. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from different settings while tailoring communication styles to what feels most helpful.