Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Amber works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amber
Amber Rentfro (Dealy) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who brings three years of clinical experience to her practice. She chose this work after facing her own challenges and growth. That background informs how she listens and connects with people.
She focuses on helping clients cope with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Amber uses a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to center on clear, practical steps and honest conversation. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and client-centered methods to tailor work to individual needs. In the therapy room she aims to create a setting where people feel seen and heard.
She helps clients notice patterns, learn new skills, and practice different ways of responding to stress and strong emotions. That can include grounding techniques, thought work, and rebuilding routines that support stability. She has experience with co-occurring disorders and people who have faced persistent mental health challenges.
Amber also supports those navigating relationship strain, substance issues, identity questions, parenting stress, and career transitions. Her approach combines practical tools with empathetic listening. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered via multiple online formats.
People who are ready to try therapy can follow the site’s sign-up steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Amber emphasizes collaboration and steady progress over time.
What Amber works with
Everything Amber lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amber's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amber lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that align with personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional charge; it can be helpful for trauma and abuse histories.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video helps recreate face-to-face conversation and lets the therapist and client practice skills together. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to arrange during a busy day. Live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins, skill coaching, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make it easier to attend sessions and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Amber
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends practical skill-teaching with empathic listening. Sessions focus on real-life steps, emotion regulation, and learning new ways to respond to difficult situations.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of experience and reports work with co-occurring disorders and persistent mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and practices from Missouri.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.