About me

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families and parents. I began my career working with at risk youth in a residential setting. In the past 6 years, I have enjoyed working with young children and teenagers through a private practice. At any given time, half my caseload was comprised of teenagers.
It is important for children and teens to have safety and support when they are ready to explore who they are and how they feel. My approach with children and teens has always been one of safety and patience. I work with the child or teen to identify their individual goals, strengths and needs. I always aim to balance my sessions with work and fun. The teen/child should feel empowered to seek what they need. It is very important to me that the child's/teen's experience in counseling is at least neutral, and at best enjoyable.
Issues such as bullying, academic challenges, family issues, gender identity, sexuality, concentration/impulsivity, depression and anxiety have often been a focus of my work with teens.
If you have a teenager in your life who could use a supportive space, I would love to help!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LMHC 008439


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amber Bergman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Amber for 1 year

I am a parent with a teenage daughter. Amber was paired with my daughter as her therapist. My daughter has come a long way from when she started. We do not bump heads as much. Our communication is much better. The versatility to communicate with her therapist I also think is very good. My daughter loves Amber and that is very important to me. I know that this was a right decision to make. And with the way our kids are exposed to so much now. Therapy for our kids and even parents is a must. teen counseling makes it very easy. I look forward to the continuation of my daughters growth.

Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I have been in therapy with other therapists before. Amber is simply my favorite therapist! She truly listens and cares about you. I always look forward to talking to her and sharing my progress. I am very grateful for having such a genuine person as my therapist when I needed the most!!!

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Amber is wonderful to work with. She is extremely insightful and offers wonderful suggestions for moving through and looking at life situations. I highly recommend her!

Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

I’ve only been with Amber for a very short time but so far she is great and very helpful! I look forward to more sessions with her and it’s nice having someone in your corner ready to listen and give great advice! Thanks Amber. ♥️

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