About me
Amber Zalman, LCSW, MS
I'm a trauma informed therapist and educator based in South Florida. I currently offer online video and in-person sessions. I understand therapy as a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life experiences and my role is to provide support, accountability, and skills. I have experience as a trauma specialist with adults, teens, and children in various settings such as: private outpatient practice, domestic violence shelter, and PHP & IOP treatment facility providing crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and mental health counseling services since 2018. I have also provided trainings on effective communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and conflict resolution techniques for various organizations, co-developed a 5 week trauma specific group therapy protocol, and I am published with the University of Miami as one of their former research therapists.
Professionalism and Experience
Education:
- Masters of Social Work from Florida State University
- Masters of Science in General Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University
- Certified Hypnotherapist (CH) from OMNI Hypnosis International
Other professional experiences:
- Worked as a trauma informed therapist with adults at various setting such as: private agency, domestic violence shelter, and PHP & IOP treatment facility providing crisis intervention and mental health counseling services.
- Provided trainings on effective communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and conflict resolution techniques for various organizations.
- Published through the Comet Study with the University of Miami as one of their research therapists.
Therapeutic Modalities
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tap Therapy
- Sexual Trauma and Risk Reduction Therapy (STARRT)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
- Hypnosis
Areas of Expertise
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, abuse, attachment style, substance use disorders, healthy communication skills, boundary identification and boundary setting, working with LGBTQIA++, traditional and non-traditional relationship dynamics such as ENM.
Support for the Journey
My goal is to help you re-imagine your life. With extensive experience in providing therapeutic services, and a vast history of client success, my individualized direct and empowerment approach will help you attain your goals.