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Amber Phillips

Practical, collaborative therapy for anxiety and trauma

LPC Texas

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages
English
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About Amber

Amber Phillips is an LPC based in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and life transitions. She brings eight years of professional experience to her work and emphasizes practical strategies that align with each person’s situation and goals.

Background and approach

Her practice centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and develop concrete tools for coping.

Amber draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to presenting concerns like attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, financial worries, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Clients can expect a collaborative process aimed at identifying priorities and building skills that fit daily life.

Amber encourages those taking the first step toward support and offers a supportive space for growth and practical problem solving.

Online approaches that fit your goals



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and improve coping. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for stress, social anxiety, and everyday challenges. EMDR uses structured processing to address distress tied to traumatic memories and intrusive responses, offering an option for clients working through post-traumatic stress and related trauma symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences, and the nature of your concerns, then suggest which methods might be most useful while remaining open to adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible and accessible. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions using written exchanges or shorter check-ins, supporting consistent progress without requiring travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amber commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and life changes, and also addresses related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, money concerns, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining practical tools and talk-based work. She uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as well as motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with clients across a range of concerns and presenting issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with TX LPC 77691.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English