Amber Clay , LPC - Therapist in West Virginia

About Amber

Amber Clay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia who focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and motivation. She creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s worrying them. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients can start making changes that matter.

Her sessions are calm and direct. Amber helps clients name feelings and notice patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

She uses tools aimed at everyday problems like low confidence, trouble concentrating, or coping with big life changes. With six years of experience, Amber combines several proven methods to fit each person’s needs. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation skills, and Motivational Interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.

Clients can expect clear goals and small, manageable steps toward them. The work often includes learning new coping skills, practicing different ways of communicating, and trying out new habits between sessions. Amber stays practical and supportive through the process.

She offers sessions through a range of online formats and speaks English. People who want to begin can follow the platform’s Start Therapy flow and schedule according to availability. Amber aims to make therapy an accessible part of daily life for those seeking change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Amber blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into practical online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer, more useful ones; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amber works together with clients to choose which methods fit best for their goals and daily life. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and doable for each person.

Online sessions make this work more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress steady even when life is hectic.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amber address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related challenges listed in her profile.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Sessions are practical and goal focused. Amber uses tools to change troubling thoughts, build emotional skills, and boost motivation.

How much experience does she have?

Amber has six years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license number WV LPC 2621 and practices in West Virginia.

Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Abandonment
Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Bipolar disorder
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with life changes
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family conflicts
Family problems
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intimacy-related issues
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
LGBT
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Relationship issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self esteem
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: West Virginia
Languages: English

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