Amber Kissner, LCSW
Licensed in Texas · 5 years in practice
Amber Kissner is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, LGBT concerns, and low self-esteem.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 64916 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1396556395 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
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About Amber
Amber Kissner is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, LGBT concerns, and low self-esteem. She draws on five years of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. She approaches work in a straightforward way.
Sessions focus on what matters most to the person - reducing harmful behavior, managing strong emotions, and building daily coping skills.
Background and approach
Amber treats each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Her style is collaborative and direct. People can expect to set clear, achievable goals and try practical strategies between sessions.
Amber uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Amber has experience with related problems such as addiction linked to mood struggles, shame and guilt, codependency, family and communication problems, and issues around body image and chronic illness. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, and aging-related concerns.
Work with Amber typically includes learning simple tools to manage urges, reduce reactivity, and improve self-worth. She helps people strengthen relationships by teaching clearer communication and boundary setting. Small, steady changes are emphasized over quick fixes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Amber lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care
Amber uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes developing coping skills for cravings, urges, and relapse prevention, which helps people manage addiction-related behaviors and reduce risky situations. Another approach centers on emotion regulation and anger management skills to help people notice triggers, slow down reactions, and choose different responses when feelings run high.Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, current challenges, and personal preferences, and then tailor methods to match what the person wants to work on. This process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for in-depth skill teaching and role play. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or a calmer check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, practice skills in real time, or send short updates when fitting a session into a busy day. These options aim to make regular therapy easier to keep up with and to fit help into everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Amber focus on?
She supports people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, LGBT issues, and low self-esteem, plus related problems like codependency, body image, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and using a person’s strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amber has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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