About Amber Smith LMHC-S, LCMHC, LCPC
I live in St. Cloud, Florida, and one of my favorite things about Florida are the freshwater springs. I regularly explore them with my husband. I believe they are one of the most peaceful places on earth. The cool, clear water is refreshing, calming, and even healing. This is the experience I want you to have at Peace Springs Counseling and Coaching. I hope you will gain new insight, feel more peace, and experience a restoration of health .
For over 18 years, I have been empowering individuals to live their best lives while coping with difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, medical concerns, and infertility. I have a variety of personal and professional experiences that contribute to the development of my empathy, understanding, and relatability.
I began my career working with children who had a family member murdered. Since then I have worked with a variety of trauma victims including sexual abuse survivors, adults with child abuse histories, and domestic violence victims. I love helping individuals with trauma make peace with their trauma.
I have extensive experience helping people with eating concerns make peace with food. I am in the process of becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
I, also, have worked with many individuals who need help finding motivation to move forward. Whether you're a young adult confused about what to do next, an individual struggling with depression or grief coping with discouragement, or a person with anxiety afraid to make changes, I can assist you in making steps to move forward in your life.
In addition, I have counseled many individuals struggling emotionally due to chronic medical conditions. I am a cancer survivor; therefore I am extremely passionate about helping others cope with medical conditions, chronic pain, and infertility.
I work hard to be culturally competent. I love to travel and have visited (and lived) all over the world; therefore, I am familiar with working with people of difficult cultures and backgrounds
I understand starting counseling can be very “nerve-racking.” I will try to make it as comfortable as possible. My counseling style is warm, patient, and client-centered. I encourage my clients to develop their own goals and areas of focus, but I am always there to help guide them. Also, I am very logical and insight-oriented. My clients often comment that I have helped them develop new understandings and perspectives.
I am looking forward to hearing from you!