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LMHC, MD, LCPC

Amber Kovach, LMHC, MD, LCPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Amber

Amber Kovach is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on a blend of evidence-based therapies to address stress, anxiety, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience and credentials including LMHC, MD, and LCPC, she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer perspectives. Amber emphasizes emotional regulation, stress management, and boosting self-esteem while attending to issues like panic, impulsivity, and workplace stress.

Her work also reflects attention to identity and life transitions, with a focus on LGBT concerns, sexuality, and women’s issues alongside neurodivergence and trauma-related challenges. Based in Florida, Amber is practiced in communicating with clients across ages and has experience in modalities that include play-based and trauma-focused techniques.

She aims to create a respectful therapeutic atmosphere where clients can explore values, increase self-compassion, and develop problem-solving strategies for daily life and longer-term goals.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Amber integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful actions. ACT emphasizes values-guided change and skills to accept internal experiences, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and developing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms related to panic, impulsivity, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions for areas such as ADHD-related challenges, emotion regulation, and identity concerns.

Online sessions take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering scheduling flexibility for those balancing work, school, or caregiving. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice therapeutic skills in real-life contexts between contacts with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amber commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns, along with related areas such as panic, trauma, body image, and workplace issues.
What therapy styles does she use in sessions?
Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amber has five years of professional experience working in mental health settings and applying evidence-based interventions across a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed with credentials LMHC, MD, and LCPC and practices from Florida; exact license details include FL LMHC MH22544 and MD LCPC LC14434.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for therapy delivery.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida, Maryland

Languages

English