- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Parenting support
About Amber
Amber Benamou is a Florida LCSW with 11 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and has provided care in community mental health, addiction services, and work with children and families. Amber focuses on practical help for everyday problems and for people coping with strong emotions like anger.
She works with adults and teens who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and family or parenting challenges. Amber also lists support for anger, career shifts, and adjusting to life changes. Her practice includes attention to issues such as abandonment, blended family friction, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Amber draws on client-centered methods to build on a person’s existing strengths. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused approaches to create clear steps for change. Mindfulness techniques are added when helpful to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Amber describes therapy as teamwork where she helps people identify patterns and try new strategies. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support readiness for change and to strengthen commitment to goals.
She has experience with addictions, working with parents of children on the autism spectrum, and supporting women after childbirth challenges. Humor and direct conversation appear in her work when appropriate, and she emphasizes building trust and useful skills over time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Amber often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and create practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for managing anger linked to anxiety, stress, or negative thinking. She also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening, building trust, and supporting each person’s own solutions. That approach helps people feel heard while they map out next steps. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of triggers and to practice slowing down before reacting.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Amber will work with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they try approaches, check what helps, and adjust the plan based on what works in real life.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also reduce the need to be on camera for every visit or allow a phone check-in when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the current session options so you know what will fit your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with anger that shows up in family life, work stress, growing resentment, and responses after trauma or loss.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, solution-focused tools, and mindfulness techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in community mental health, addictions, and with children and families.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.