ABOUT
The human behind The Human Practice.
Hi, I’m Amber. I became a therapist because I wanted to create a space where people could show up as they are and feel supported in whatever they’re carrying.
Something I’ve noticed in therapy is how quick we can be to apologize for being human. For crying, for feeling too much, for not knowing what to say, or simply for having a hard day. My response is often the same: give yourself permission to be human. That idea eventually became the heart of The Human Practice.
I don’t believe therapy is a place you come to be fixed. You are a person, not a project. We can solve problems, learn new skills, understand patterns, make changes, and get to know yourself along the way. None of that requires believing there is something wrong with you.
MY APPROACH
What therapy with me looks like.
My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and skills-based. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and your goals, values, and choices should guide the work we do together.
How I show up in therapy depends on the person I’m working with. I can take a gentle approach, challenge you when it’s helpful, or give you space when you need it. What I’ll always bring is curiosity, compassion, and a sense of calm.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with connection. Some of the best work in therapy happens when you feel comfortable enough to be honest, even when what you have to say is messy, uncomfortable, or hard to explain. From there, we can get curious about patterns, make sense of what’s going on, and figure out what might actually help.
Therapy with me isn’t only about talking. We might work on communication skills, look at relationship patterns, practice emotion regulation techniques in real time, problem solve, or simply take time to understand yourself a little better. I want there to be room for both insight and practice. Sometimes the work is understanding yourself more deeply. Sometimes it’s learning a skill or trying a different approach. Often, it’s both.
More than anything, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can exhale. You don’t have to perform, have the right words, or apologize for showing up exactly as you are.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A little more about me.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut. My clinical background is rooted in family therapy, where I’ve worked primarily with adolescents and their caregivers around communication, relationships, emotion regulation, and family dynamics.
Working with families has shaped the way I think about how our relationships, experiences, and patterns influence the way we move through the world. At The Human Practice, I bring that perspective into my work with individual adults.