Amber Rentfro (Dealy)

Compassionate, practical therapy with evidence-based tools

LPC Missouri

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Amber

Amber Rentfro (Dealy) brings a personal commitment to her counseling work shaped by her own experiences with struggle and recovery.

Background and approach

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri and draws on a mix of cognitive behavioral tools, EMDR, DBT, ACT, and client-centered approaches to help people navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.

With three years of professional experience as an LPC, she combines evidence-informed techniques with empathic listening to support clients through difficult transitions and emotional challenges. Her practice emphasizes understanding each person’s story and collaborating to develop practical skills for daily life.

Amber works with issues including stress, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and communication problems, parenting and caregiver stress, self-esteem and identity questions, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses more specific areas such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care issues, dissociation, domestic violence, and kink-aware care.

Her approach blends structured interventions with client-centered exploration to help clients build insight, coping strategies, and resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Amber integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR uses structured processing of distressing memories and sensations to reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma-related symptoms.

She frames treatment as a collaborative process, recognizing that the right approach is determined together. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on how well they meet each person’s needs and preferences, creating a personalized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, provide ongoing skills coaching between live sessions, and let clients choose the way of working that feels most comfortable while still using the same therapeutic techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amber address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR to tailor work to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Amber has three years of experience as a licensed clinician working with people who face trauma, mood concerns, co-occurring disorders, and persistent mental health challenges.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri; the license is listed as MO LPC 2018041816.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Amber offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English