Amber Rentfro (Dealy), LPC

Amber Rentfro (Dealy) chose this work after a personal journey through hardship, loss, and recovery that shaped her commitment to therapeutic healing. She brings a perspective informed by her own experiences with sadness, hurt, trauma, and growth, and she values the transformative power of being truly seen and understood. Her practice centers on building a collaborative relationship in which clients are guided through life’s challenges toward greater wholeness and well-being.

She draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. These approaches are used to address grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties, among other concerns. Amber has worked extensively with people who experience intense emotional dysregulation and interpersonal challenges such as borderline personality features, and she has experience supporting individuals with co-occurring conditions and persistent mental health needs.

Amber holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental style to therapy. She checks messages generally on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays around 10pm and responds at those times. Amber appreciates the courage it takes to seek help and is committed to supporting clients as they begin and continue their healing journey.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

EMDR is used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity; in an online setting this can support recovery from past abuse, loss, or other painful experiences by guiding clients through structured processing. DBT focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it is especially useful for people who experience intense emotions or relationship difficulties. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amber collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapy plans are shaped together, and techniques can be combined or adjusted over time to match what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy with Amber is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity during busy schedules, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.