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Amber Poma, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal oriented sessions
About Amber
Amber Poma, LMHC, has seven years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her practice also focuses on self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Poma uses straightforward conversation to identify the habits and thoughts that get in the way. She invites open feedback so sessions stay practical and focused. Clients can expect a mix of short-term goal work and ongoing reflection depending on what they need.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new responses. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, and mindfulness skills to build attention and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing appears when clients are weighing change options.
Poma pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, and isolation. She helps people who are dealing with mood disorders or post-traumatic stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Conversations often include small experiments to test different coping strategies between sessions.
Sessions are collaborative and concrete. The focus is on learning skills that fit daily life, not on long lectures. People who value clear feedback and practical tools tend to find this approach useful.
How Amber uses therapy approaches online
Amber commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants concrete strategies to try between sessions.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening, reflection, and the client’s own goals. This approach helps people clarify what matters to them and guides decisions about next steps. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention and lower reactivity by practicing simple awareness exercises during and between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Amber will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That process can include trying a technique for a few weeks and adjusting based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so sessions are easier to keep. Discuss scheduling and any practical preferences when completing the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, isolation and mood disorders.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured conversations with open feedback. The work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different coping skills.
What experience does she bring?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of professional experience in Florida.
What credential and location information should I know?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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