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Entry 167407Florida / United States

Amber Poma

Amber Poma, LMHC

Florida 7 years in practice

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LMHC - Stress and Trauma support

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Amber

Florida LMHC with 7 years of experience, Amber Poma helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues. Amber works in English and practices several approaches to fit different needs.

Amber uses clear, conversational talk in sessions. She listens first and asks direct questions to understand what is causing distress. Then she uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to guide the work. Sessions emphasize practical steps and small changes as well as talking about deeper patterns.

She encourages open feedback and steady communication about goals and progress. That means adjusting strategies when something is not helpful and checking in about what matters most to the person in the room. The focus is on what can be tried now to reduce overwhelm and increase coping skills.

Amber describes treatment planning as a collaborative process. She helps people set short-term goals while noticing longer-standing patterns that affect mood and behavior. Typical session topics include managing anxious thoughts, processing difficult events, building self-compassion, and planning for life transitions.

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel understood before moving to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses concrete exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve mood and concentration.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Amber will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first, and she will adjust the plan based on progress and preference. That means combining practical skill-building with moments of deeper reflection when helpful.

The available session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule - for example, shorter check-ins that slip into a lunch break or sessions that avoid travel time. They also allow use of written exercises, worksheets, and guided mindfulness practices between meetings to reinforce skills learned in sessions.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues.

What style of therapy does she use?

She uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical techniques. Methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs a blend of short-term strategies and longer-term exploration.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. Sessions are provided from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location details.

How do I begin a first session?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process starts the match and booking steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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