Amber Barker
LMSW
Seeking support from others can feel like an impossible task, but please know that you don't have to go through this alone. We’re here to create work that matters.
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Trauma
Life Transitions
Identification & Self-Exploration
Emotional Dysregulation
Grief & Loss
Attachment Issues
Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Trauma Life Transitions Identification & Self-Exploration Emotional Dysregulation Grief & Loss Attachment Issues
My Approach
Your life has become overwhelming and difficult to manage due to anxieties, sadness, or self-doubt. Daily activities and relationships leave you feeling stressed, alone, or reacting in ways that frustrate and discourage you. Leaning on others for support might feel like an impossible task. So often we need help when our usual coping skills are no longer serving us the way they once did.
My approach prioritizes empathy, potential, relationship building, and self-discovery. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds and settings with issues like anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship problems. I specialize in working with adults who desire to gain deeper insights into their challenges.
My
Modalities/Specialties
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Depression
Anxiety
Self-Esteem Issues
Aging Processes
EXPERTISE FOR YOUR HEALTH NEEDS
Education, Certifications and Programs
Education
B.F.A., Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary, Alberta
MSW, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Certifications
Gerontology Certification, Wayne State University, 2023
Adult and Child/Adolescent Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certification, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, 2026
You deserve to prioritize your well-being.
Therapy can provide clarity, self-compassion, and relief in a safe and validating environment while uncovering the recurrent patterns and challenges that are causing you distress. Let's work together on this next step of your journey