Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Amber works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amber
Amber Kissner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, LGBT concerns, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical support and steady encouragement as clients work toward clearer goals. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to make change feel manageable.
She believes people are the experts on their own stories and draws on clients' strengths to build progress.
Background and approach
Sessions center on learning skills to cope with strong feelings, reduce harmful patterns, and improve communication. Amber talks through options with each person and helps set realistic next steps. With five years of clinical experience, she brings everyday insights gained from working with a range of issues.
That experience includes helping people struggling with addiction, codependency, and problems that come with chronic illness and pain. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Amber uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and adapts methods to each person's needs.
She helps people break down big problems into small, workable actions. The focus is on what can change now. People meet with her for shorter-term problem solving or longer collaborative work.
Sessions aim to increase coping skills, reduce reactivity, and build self-respect. She speaks English and practices in Texas.
What Amber works with
Everything Amber lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amber's practice.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches work online
Amber draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on skills for managing intense feelings and anger - teaching grounding, emotion regulation, and step-by-step strategies to respond differently in heated moments. Another approach emphasizes coping with trauma and its effects by helping people notice triggers, build safety in daily routines, and practice new ways of thinking about painful memories.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amber will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they choose methods to try, review progress, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the individual's life and values.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make it possible to have shorter check-ins, write through thoughts, or fit a session into a busy day. These options offer flexibility so therapy can match a person's schedule and communication style.
Questions people ask about Amber
What concerns does Amber address in sessions?
She works with people dealing with addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, chronic illness and pain, and family-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and supportive. She focuses on practical skills and small steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Amber holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of professional experience providing mental health care.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Texas and practices with a Texas-based license.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amber?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.