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Amber Benamou, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Family Concerns
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- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Amber
Amber Benamou is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family and parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, trauma and grief. Her background includes community mental health, addictions work, and work with children and families.
She often helps teenagers and adults who are facing family conflict or parenting strain. She also supports people navigating post-partum mood concerns and parents of children on the autism spectrum. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with occasional humor when it fits.
Amber uses what a person already does well as a starting point. She helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and build small, repeatable habits. That can mean trying a new response, testing a belief, or practicing a short skill between sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She blends these to suit the situation and the client's goals rather than following a single formula.
People who prefer clear steps and hands-on coping tools often find this style useful. The therapist describes the work as cooperative - she and the client choose goals and measure progress together. Before a first session she asks people to complete a brief questionnaire so sessions start with a clear focus.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amber draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life. CBT sessions focus on clear targets, practical experiments, and short exercises that can be practiced between meetings.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize attentive listening and collaboration. That approach keeps sessions focused on the client's goals and immediate concerns. Mindfulness techniques are used to build moment-to-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and practice simple breathing or grounding skills when stress rises.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Amber works with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan based on what helps. Clients set priorities and they track progress together during follow-ups.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If a client prefers exercises, worksheets, or brief between-session tasks, these can be incorporated into remote sessions to reinforce practice in everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus family and parenting concerns listed in her profile.
How does she typically approach therapy?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered conversation, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in community mental health, addictions, and with children and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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