I’m Amber,

And I’m so glad. you are here!

I first knew I wanted to be a therapist at 12 years old. My path has had many twists and turns since that point, but I feel grateful that my childhood career dream has become a reality. It is an honor to work in a profession where daily I encounter the courage, strength and resiliency of the human spirit.

My Approach

I am dedicated to creating an authentic, trusting, and safe relationship with each client. I understand that the therapeutic journey is vulnerable and deeply personal with no two clients needing exactly the same thing. Therefore, I bring a variety of proven theories, techniques and creative approaches into each of my sessions. Depending on my client’s needs, I can provide a very structured, direct session or a session that is more spiritually or feelings led. Despite the style, a non-judgmental, loving environment is very important to me.

In holding space for my clients, I use a trauma informed, attachment based lens to explore roots of pain and soul issues that may be playing out in day-to-day life. I also draw upon polyvagal theory and somatic approaches, expressive arts, mindful self-compassion, EMDR and internal family systems (IFS) in my work.

I have received extensive training and mentorship from eating disorder expert, Dr. Anita Johnston, Author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, and largely incorporate storytelling and metaphor into my work. Due to my own recovery from an eating disorder, I also share my hope and understanding for the struggle of living with unhealthy eating while motivating my clients towards their own path of recovery.

Let’s work together

Investment:

$225 for a 50 minute session

$375 for a 90 minute session

Online Course: $74/m or $888 pay in full for 12 months of digital content

*offering a limited number of sliding scale options for those in need.

And the fun stuff

I am an only child, INFJ, 4wing5, and a manifesting generator.

My sun is leo, my moon is sagittarius, and my rising is scorpio.

I love birth order; decoding family lineage stories; and finding metaphors in obscure behavior.

I never close doors or drawers all the way; I love curling up with a good book; my clothing is my favorite form of self-expression; and the sadder the music the better.

I live just on the line of OTP with my husband, two beautiful baby girls (1 and 3), and our 1 year old yellow lab, Winnie.

contact me directly at amber@tendedtherapy.com


My Education and Specialty

I am a licensed psychotherapist (Georgia LPC #0007559) and certified professional counselor supervisor (CPCS) with clinical expertise in the treatment of eating disorders, addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I received my master’s degree in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University where I focused on community counseling with a specific concentration in eating disorders and women’s issues. Research and advocacy has always been important to me.  Prior to graduate school, I completed my undergraduate work at the University of South Carolina where I was awarded as a Magellan Scholar for my research related to self-esteem and self-worth. I have also worked as a Research Coordinator at Vanderbilt’s Institute of Medicine and Public Health exploring childhood obesity and feeding issues, served as an intern for the Pioneering Healthy Communities Board, have been an active member and held board seats at the Manna Fund, Pheonix House, Eating Disorder Coalition of Tennessee, and was a founding member of the Atlanta chapter of International Association of Eating Disorder (IAEDP) where I have served as an advocated for eating disorder awareness.

I have had a variety of experiences that has enriched my ability to provide comprehensive, compassionate and well-informed treatment. I completed my internship at Vanderbilt’s Women’s Center and the Renfrew Center of Tennessee. This is where I first developed my passion for working with individuals struggling with eating disorders. Since then, I have served as a primary therapist at the Center for Eating Disorders at Focus Treatment Centers where I worked with individuals in a residential, partial and intensive outpatient level of care and served as the interim Clinical Director of Focus Treatment Centers overseeing both their Addiction and Eating Disorder Units. Since 2011, I have been in private practice and working in community outreach in the eating disorder and addiction community. During that time I have received extensive training from a variety of experts in the field of eating disorders, addiction and trauma. I have also received specialized training in Internal Family Systems, Mindful Self-compassion, am a trained EMDR therapist and am a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor.

The majority of my clients are highly sensitive “good-girls” and some common reasons they may come to work with me include:

  • Disordered Eating (Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Exercise Abuse)

  • Body Image issues

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression, Anxiety and Mood Issues

  • Post Partum Support/ Transition to Motherhood

  • Life Transitions related to career, relationships, moves, etc.

  • Grief and Loss

  • Stress Management

  • Codependency

  • Relationship and Intimacy Issues

  • Divorce navigation and support

  • Family of Origin Issues and generational trauma