Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (216) 294-2858

People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
I specialize in therapies beyond traditional talk therapy. If you've found limited symptom relief from talk therapy, perhaps consider something new. I'm an EMDR certified therapist, EMDR consultant in training, and Usui Reiki Master. I use Mindfulness based, Expressive Arts, IFS- informed methods and body-based healing methods in my trauma- focused work.
It's of utmost importance to me that you leave your session feeling seen, heard, and valued for the truly unique and deserving person that you are. You can borrow the compassion I give you while learning to give yourself some grace and compassion of your own. And regardless of which treatment path we choose to embark on together; I'll meet you where you are.
Call or Email Amber Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (216) 294-2858
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $110
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna - Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Buckeye
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene Commercial
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:United Health/Optum
- Humana
- Humana - Dual
- Humana - Medicare
- Medical Mutual
- Optum
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- United Health/Optum
- United Health/Optum - Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- WellCare
Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (216) 294-2858
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / I-1600095-SUPV Amber Smith
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Cleveland State University, Master Social Work, Graduated 2012
- License: LCSW, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners 65694 / 2016
- License: LISW, Iowa Dept of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing 131788 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (216) 294-2858
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Nightmares
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Panic Attacks
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (216) 294-2858
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Immuno-disorders
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Immuno-disorders
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Expressive Arts
- Imagery Rehearsal Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (216) 294-2858
Location
Additional Location
NorthStar EMDR, LLC
Columbus, OH 43235
(216) 294-2858Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (216) 294-2858