Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Amber Kissner, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - addictions and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 64916
- NPI
- 1396556395
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Amber supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Trauma
- Self esteem
About Amber
Amber Kissner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 8 years of professional work experience. She works with people dealing with addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. She also addresses anxiety and depression in sessions.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Amber treats clients as the experts on their own stories. She looks for existing strengths and builds on them. Sessions focus on concrete skills and steps that fit everyday life.
In session she talks through what is getting in the way and tries techniques that can reduce distress now. She pays attention to how family history, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and codependency affect current choices. She also addresses issues like body image, chronic illness or pain, and difficulties with control and communication.
Amber has worked with problems connected to domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. She helps people consider forgiveness, repair relationships where possible, and manage co-occurring concerns. Her work includes practical strategies to handle anger and improve motivation.
Sessions aim to be useful between appointments. Amber encourages small experiments and skills people can use at home or work. She asks about goals, tracks progress, and adjusts plans if something is not helping.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Amber uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address current problems. One common approach focuses on skill building for emotion regulation and anger management, teaching clear steps people can use when they feel overwhelmed. Another approach targets addictive behaviors by breaking down triggers and building alternative routines and coping tools that reduce reliance on substances or behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amber will review your goals, history, and what has or has not helped before. She collaborates with clients to try techniques, check results, and adjust methods when needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments, and family responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is helpful, or sessions without video when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while managing everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with addictions, LGBT related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Anxiety and depression are also part of her work.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach that builds on a person's existing strengths and daily life. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and coping techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 8 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Texas LCSW and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers