Amber Saldivar
Licensed Mental Health Counselor -
Hello and welcome! My name is Amber and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. I strive to treat my clients as I would like to be treated in therapy. Your voice and your empowerment as a person are extremely important to me, and I see you as the expert on yourself. I see my role as one who comes alongside to journey with you: to listen, to notice your strengths, and to help you leverage them to face your challenges. It would be an honor to work with you to create the future your heart longs for, a future in which you are thriving, free to fully employ your talents and live out your purpose in this world.I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology in 2013. My passion has always been working with people, and my professional background has included working and volunteering for non-profit organizations such as Joni and Friends, Sound Mental Health, the YMCA, the Aurora Commons, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. I have extensive experience counseling people with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their family members. I also carry a unique perspective as someone who grew up in a multi-ethnic family with my identity split between two worlds.I have been trained in psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy, meaning that I see the health of your relationships as crucial to your well-being, and I seek to understand the concerns you are bringing within the context of your larger story, which is always impacted and shaped by your primary relationships. I may bring in other therapeutic modalities and tools to our sessions when appropriate, such as mindfulness and meditation, or cognitive behavioral therapy. Together, we will develop a holistic plan that will help you reach your goals while addressing the WHOLE you. No matter who you are or what you bring, I will seek to develop a healing relationship with you that will feel safe and free of judgment.Please note, at this time, I only see clients remotely (via phone or video chat). This option works well for many people, including stay-at-home parents, people with mobility/transportation challenges, and people with busy or complicated work schedules. If you need to see an in-person therapist, please select another therapist, thank you.
Treatment Orientation
Psychodynamic
Self-Compassion
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Modality