Amber (Amber Sylvan) Sylvan
(They/Them/Theirs)
Psychologist
I help people who are feeling overwhelmed with stress gain the tools and insights they need to flourish.
Does it feel like you're trying to pour from an empty cup? Have you been feeling overwhelmed, find it difficult to manage stress, or just haven't been feeling like yourself? Or perhaps you're tired of being misunderstood for your geekiness and nerdy hobbies? Do you wish you had a therapist that just implicitly "gets it" without the awkward explanations? I focus on helping young adults and college students master their anxiety and stress, learn to tame overwhelming emotions, and improve their relationships. You shouldn't have to feel like an outsider in your own therapy. As a Geek Therapist, I integrate fandoms, fanfic, cosplay, anime/manga, memes, and other aspects of geek culture into my therapeutic work to facilitate healing and promote empowerment. Please feel free to visit my website for more information to see if I'm the right therapist for you. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to those thinking of working with me: www.sylvanpsychological.com
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
Michigan Board of Psychology
6301018887, Michigan
Certificates
Cultural Competencey in Geek Therapy Certificate
Geek Therapeutics
Education
Western Michigan University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2017
I focused on LGBTQ, racial issues, and understanding systems of oppression.