Amber Sebastian
(She/Her/Hers)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you" (Maya Angelou). I strive to create a safe space where clients feel truly seen.
Amber’s therapeutic approach draws upon Buddhist philosophy and the notion that every human being possesses an innate clarity-- an inner "Self" harboring qualities of compassion, courage, wisdom, and loving-kindness. This aligns well with the language of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a technique she is training in at Clear Path. Amber approaches therapy as a collaborative process wherein clients are gently guided inward with compassionate curiosity, engaging in a process of self-exploration that allows clients to tap into their own inner resources to experience insight, healing, and growth.
Practice hours (CDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Concerns
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- 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
- People with disabilities
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Dream Interpretation
- Eclectic Approaches
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Non-Violent Communication Process
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Social Skills Training
- Narrative Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Emotional support animals allowed
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$35 — $150per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Other
- Paypal
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor
6581-125, Wisconsin
Certificates
Completion of Externship in EFT
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Issued by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotion-Focused Therapy (2023)
Education
Edgewood College
MS (Master of Science), 2022