- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- ACT and CBT
About Amber
Amber Mickelsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience supporting adults through transition and change. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, and help coping with life changes. Amber also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She often sees people who already understand themselves on some level but feel stuck when it comes to turning insight into action. Sessions move at a reflective pace and aim to slow things down so patterns can be noticed without pressure. Conversations are collaborative and intentional, with time set aside to make sense of feelings and choices.
Amber draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These methods are used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of responding, and connect choices to meaningful values.
In a typical session she focuses on practical steps and clarity rather than quick fixes. She supports people in translating insight into daily habits and decisions. The emphasis is on small, sustainable shifts that fit into real life.
She practices in Idaho and conducts sessions in English. People interested in working together are asked to follow the site’s process to see online therapy options and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amber uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take steps consistent with what matters to them, even when guilt or anxiety is present. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current feelings, which can be useful when shame or abandonment themes arise.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting as goals evolve. The choice of techniques is practical and driven by what helps a person make clearer, steadier decisions in daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use reflective, structured conversations and skill practice in virtual appointments, which supports applying insights between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Idaho, Maine, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, focusing on slowing down to notice patterns and make intentional choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults through transitions and personal change.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Maine and Utah and practices in Idaho.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.