Amber Priestley

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Before scheduling your first session, you’ve probably browsed a few therapist profiles and websites looking for someone you think might be a fit.  If you are reading this little blurb I do hope it makes reaching out for that first appointment a bit more comfortable.

First off, the important stuff… 

Clients often describe me compassionate, non-judgemental, authentic, and REAL.  

I specialize in individual therapy for trauma recovery including PTSD and C-PTSD and have a special interest in women’s mental health and wellness.

Additionally, I have a passion for couples seeking help for relationship concerns.  I firmly believe that with the right skills couples can improve communication, intimacy, and overall connection.

 

 

 A Little More About Me…

I firmly believe that therapists bring their lived experiences to the table and that therapist/client rapport is the most important factor that determines positive outcomes in therapy.

Being authentic is critical to good client/therapist rapport and I hope every client that graces my office feels comfortable being themselves. 

I enjoy helping clients on their path to mental wellness. 

In my personal life, I am a mom, wife, aerial gymnast, and pet lover.  I love to eat ice cream in the winter time and spend all my summer weekends close to water. 

 

Therapeutic Methods

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Somatic Interventions
  • Complimentary Alternative Methods (CAM)
  • Inner Child Work
  • Gottman Level One Training
  • Prepare/Enrich Certified

My Education

  • Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy-Argosy University Twin Cities
  • Bachelor’s in Psychology and Music-UW-River Falls

License Information

  • MN License Number 3432
  • WI License Number 1011-124
  • FL License Number MT-4108