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Amber Kissner

Amber Kissner, LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 5+ years of experience

Compassionate ally for addiction and trauma recovery

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LCSW · No. 64916
NPI
1396556395

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  • Addictions
  • Self esteem

About Amber

Amber Kissner is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and related challenges. Amber speaks English and brings five years of professional practice to her work.

Amber centers the person telling their story. She treats clients as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and straightforward. The goal is to find steps that feel doable and meaningful for each person.

In the room, Amber listens closely and helps people make sense of patterns that keep causing pain. She works with issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, chronic illness and disability, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and family strain. She also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness.

Amber uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She helps people develop coping skills for cravings, anger, anxiety, and low mood. She also supports exploring identity and relationships when LGBT issues are involved.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused. Amber encourages small changes that add up over time and helps people track progress. To begin, users follow the site Start Therapy flow and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Amber draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage cravings, strong emotions, and difficult memories. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for cravings, anger, anxiety, and low mood - teaching concrete strategies to reduce distress and handle triggers. Another approach centers on identity and relationship concerns, helping people process trauma, explore LGBT-related issues, and rebuild self-esteem through step-by-step work.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Amber partners with each person to identify goals and preferences. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the client's life and aims.

Confirm specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in her biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip video when that makes a session easier to manage. Ask about current formats during the scheduling and matching steps so you know what to expect.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amber focus on?

She supports people with addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. Additional areas include chronic illness, body image, codependency, and family-related struggles.

How would you describe Amber's therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She treats clients as experts in their own story and focuses on strengths and small, doable steps.

What background and experience does she have?

Amber has five years of professional experience working with addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and identity-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed for Amber?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about session formats?

Please confirm current session format options before booking by following the site's scheduling flow. The Start Therapy button begins the matching and scheduling process.

How does cost and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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