Very knowledgeable sensitive and responsive.
Amber Stafford, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Amber is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Amber. View 29 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina
Recent reviews
Amber is the BEST. Wonderfully talented and great listener.
More about Amber
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. In 2018, I obtained my graduate degree at the Joint Master of Social Work Program at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I have three years of experience in individual and group therapy. Prior to obtaining my graduate degree, I worked in the mental health field for six years. My past work includes supporting people experiencing homelessness, veterans, and volunteering with a suicide prevention and crisis hotline. I have been following my passion for helping others for nearly a decade.
I use the evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy to assist people in reaching their therapy goals. My therapeutic style is person-centered, empathetic and non-judgmental. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I provide therapeutic relationships that will both facilitate healing and assist you in finding the right tools for empowerment and growth. I have extensive experience in treating clients with depression, anxiety, and social phobia.
It takes strength and courage to reach out when we are struggling with mental health issues and I have great respect and compassion for everyone who seeks therapy. I appreciate you taking the time to read my profile. I hope to connect with you soon!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Amber Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326506643.
- LCSW · North Carolina · C014168 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Amber Stafford
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Very knowledgeable sensitive and responsive.
Amber is the BEST. Wonderfully talented and great listener.
Awesome
Excellent therapist!!!
Amber has been wonderful and helped me through all sorts of challenging aspects of my life. She has been a supportive ear to listen to me, and provided several practices to help me if I am experiencing a stressful situation. My confidence has improved significantly since talking to Amber and it is extremely appreciated and valued
Amber is amazing! She's sweet, caring, easy to talk to, and makes you feel comfortable. My life has improved greatly since I started with her. You can tell when someone loves their job and she loves helping people. Amber is the best and I would 10/10 recommend her!
Amber is the best. Absolutely as good as you could ever ask for. She is tremendously supportive of me and knows exactly what I need to be successful. Since connecting with her this past year, I can honestly say I’ve made more positive ground than in all the other years of therapy and counseling combined. I highly recommend Amber.
So far Amber has been wonderful. She is really easy to talk to, prompt, responsive, and really seems to care about what I've got going on.
Amber is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had. I can only wonder how much better I would be as a husband and father and friend if I had crossed paths with Amber sooner in life. She genuinely cares about me and my family. I am truly blessed to have her in my corner.
Amber S. is great to work with. She is extremely helpful and thoughtful. She is a great listener.
Great therapist the only one I can work with!
She's amazing and RESPONSIVE!!! She helped me sort through some things in life. Things are better now. Thank you soooo much!
Excellent therapist. Savvy, insightful and attentive.
Amber is amazing. I’ve been meeting with her for the past few months and I truly believe she is exactly what I’ve been missing in a therapist. She is a very caring and compassionate therapist who understands exactly what I have going on and how to address it. I highly recommend Amber to anyone looking for a therapist.
Amber is very kind, thoughtful, and patient. She is also very understanding and respectful. She understands her role very well. She is everything I need in a therapist and I’m so glad I could work with her.
12/10 Would refer a friend
It was absolutely great working with Amber. She was very understanding, great to talk to, and easy to form a connection with. She helped me through a very difficult situation and was there for me the whole time, whenever I needed her. She utilizes all of the features of BetterHelp; messaging, video chatting, journaling, assignments, so on and so forth, which I really liked. Overall, 10/10 for Amber, who is an incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive person, and an amazing therapist.
Excellent skill set, able to get in there quickly to help address issues.
I'm really enjoying the insight and information I have learned so far from Amber.
She is caring and listens to what I have to say. Then we work together to digest how I am feeling and why. I feel like she can relate to em well.
Amber is attentive, detailed, and caring. Very much appreciate all the support she gives and I definitely would recommend her to anyone in need of the compassion and resources she provides.
Amber has a lot of empathy for how you are feeling and tries to use her professional and personal experience to help you not feel alone and work through your insecurities. I felt that I connected very well with her and that I also found a friend in a way. I am very grateful for the time she was my therapist.
Amber is amazing. She is the therapist I’ve needed my entire life. She’s very insightful and seems to have a knack for getting me to think critically about the issues we are addressing. And she gets right to the point. I never feel like she is trying to drag things out into another session like I have with other therapists in the past. I thoroughly enjoy learning and growing with Amber and will continue to see her as long as she will have me as a client.
Amber is the therapist that you are desperately looking for, but never thought you would find, and that alone may have stopped you from beginning therapy. That was true for me. Her warmth, perceptiveness, and empathy gives you hope. Her understanding and application empowers you, but yet the power comes from within you, as it should. That is therapy at its finest. Shes serious but humorous also, which helps the healing and growing process a ton. Amber has helped to restore me to the human I am today, and I never thought that was possible. Thank you Amber.
Amber is thoughtful, patient, and attentive. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone seeking them.
Some people are naturally better at supporting others. It’s a gift that few have, and it’s something that lends to making someone a good therapist. Amber has been this for me, a support when I needed one. Even if I’m able to stand on my own most of the time, it’s nice to know someone else is invested in my struggles, and my healing process. She says things every session that stick in my head, that I refer to when I need throughout the week. Suggestions, tips, or just saying something I needed to hear. I appreciate having found her.
She is very good about working towards my goals and gives me resources to help me learn.
Amber is warm, perceptive and thoughtful. She understands my goals and seems genuinely interested in seeing me achieve them.
Amber is very professional, but speaking with her also feels like speaking to a friend. My sessions with her have been so helpful and I have felt comfortable sharing with her. She has given me strategies to cope with anxiety and has reminded me to be fair to myself. I would definitely recommend her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amber Stafford offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Amber Stafford works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Amber Stafford speak?
Amber Stafford speaks English.
How many years of experience does Amber Stafford have?
Amber Stafford has 4 years of experience.
Where is Amber Stafford licensed to practice?
Amber Stafford is licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Does Amber Stafford accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Amber Stafford does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Amber Stafford offer?
Amber Stafford offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Amber Stafford?
Amber Stafford can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Amber Stafford?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.