- CBT based work
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Communication skills
About Amber
Amber Hardy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and talks with clients about communication, motivation, and boundary-setting.
Amber uses collaborative, solution-focused work grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She helps people build awareness of their thinking patterns and practice concrete skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Sessions emphasize practical steps rather than long lectures or vague goals.
She supports people dealing with relationship issues, family-of-origin concerns, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and problems with commitment or codependency. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns. Conversations often include developing clearer communication and setting firmer boundaries.
Amber has experience with coping after disasters and with co-occurring conditions that complicate daily life. Her sessions aim to create space for people to talk through shame, forgiveness, and the impact of past family patterns. She brings a steady, task-oriented approach to problem solving.
For practical matters, she works in New York and conducts sessions in English. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, clients follow the platform’s matching steps and schedule a first session after completing the short questionnaire.
Therapeutic methods and online care
Amber commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skill work to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful thinking. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what people already do that helps, which suits goals like improving communication or getting unstuck.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options during early sessions and adjust techniques to fit the client’s goals, preferences, and everyday life. Clients and the therapist work together to try methods and see what makes the most difference.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Confirm available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make regular check-ins simpler, allow short focused sessions when time is limited, and reduce travel time so therapy can fit around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes including divorce and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, solution-focused approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to build practical skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy in professional settings in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York LMHC and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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