Amber Howard, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Amber Howard

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Self Esteem Issues

Cultural Diversity Issues

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Coaching

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amber Howard

Hi there, I'm Amber! I'm so glad you are open to taking the next step in your mental well-being. It can be hard to prioritize your mental health when life is so busy and filled with distractions, but it is time worth spent. My approach My approach to treating individuals is to first take time to listen to their stories and why they feel counseling may be helpful at this time for them and then I utilize all my treatment tools such as narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, psychodynamic, and trauma therapy to treat the person as needed. I also enjoy art therapy, relaxation/breathing exercises, and grounding or mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and increase healthy coping skills. My focus Is stress, anxiety, life transitions, or depression something you are struggling with? I enjoy working particularly with teens 16 years old and up, and women in particular, on these issues. For teens, I discovered they may need an unbiased, unrelated third party to be supportive of them as they transition into adulthood. For women, we are often so busy taking care of others that we can neglect ourselves. I would love to be someone to support you and give you time to be heard. My communication style I am a flexible, open, friendly, and calm communicator. I value listening and giving you space to share your experiences without judgment and to know that your story and feelings are valid, no matter what. I enjoy honesty and sharing what is working for you as your therapist and what is not working. Together, we can work on the goals you identify to support you in your healing journey. My journey to mental healthcare I have always loved talking about deep and meaningful topics since I was a teenager. Although it was not popular in my cultural background at the time, to be a therapist or counselor I knew that I had a deep desire to help others in this way, towards meeting their potential and becoming the best version of themselves.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1669715157

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What practice does Amber Howard work with?

Amber Howard works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Amber Howard?

Amber Howard frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Amber Howard on their profile.