Amber Sylvan, Psychologist

Amber (Amber Sylvan) Sylvan

(They/Them/Theirs)

Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 2 days ago
8 years in practice

I help people who are feeling overwhelmed with stress gain the tools and insights they need to flourish.

How do you get through the day when it feels like the world is burning down? Maybe you’ve been feeling down for a long time, or find it difficult to tune out the worried thoughts. Perhaps you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, flooded with painful emotions, and don’t know how to cope in a healthy way. Sometimes the world can feel scary and unmanageable, and I look forward to helping you feel more empowered and resilient. I work with adults of all ages and have special expertise working with college students and young adults. I support those exploring gender identity and trans/gender expansive folks on their transition process. I am a nerdy, trans & queer-competent psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based approaches to help you overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues holding you back from living your best life. Whether you are thinking of beginning therapy for the first time or are returning, taking the first step can feel tough. If you are ready to start moving forward, 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 see if I'll be a good fit for what you're looking for.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Insomnia
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • 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
  • Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • 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
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Sylvan Psychological, PLLC

    Clinic

    206 South Main StreetSte 205Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Service animals allowed

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$175 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Psychologist

    Michigan Board of Psychology

    6​3​0​1​0​1​8​8​8​7, 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.

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