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Amber Lynn Dicker, LPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Amber

Amber Lynn Dicker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family issues, stress, anger, self-esteem struggles, and career-related pressures.

Background and approach

She also addresses related areas such as attachment challenges, abandonment, adoption or foster care experiences, body image, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies to help clients navigate life changes and reduce distress.

Amber approaches therapy in a strengths-oriented, goal-focused way, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing. She helps clients examine patterns of thought and behavior, build coping skills for emotional regulation, and identify personal motivations that support lasting change.

Trauma-informed work is woven into her methods when past hurt affects current functioning. With nine years of clinical experience, Amber draws on evidence-based interventions to guide clients through difficult material without making the process overwhelming.

She aims to be a steady, professional resource who partners with clients to set achievable goals, reshape unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of managing stress and relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Amber commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and everyday stress. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create concrete changes.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be particularly useful for addressing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Determining the right approach is collaborative; the therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and then tailors methods accordingly. Over time the plan can be adjusted as needs evolve so clients feel involved in choosing what helps them most.

Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amber address?
She works with people experiencing trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family difficulties, stress, anger, self-esteem issues, and career concerns, along with related challenges such as attachment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths based and goal oriented, focusing on practical skills and measurable steps to help clients manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns over time.
What is her professional background?
Amber has nine years of clinical experience working as a mental health clinician and uses evidence-based methods to support clients through a variety of life and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LPC and holds the license SC LPC 7303 in South Carolina.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English

What Amber can help with

Amber Lynn Dicker works with clients on trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Amber works with clients who struggle with various concerns including anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and distorted thought processes.

How Amber approaches therapy

Amber's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina.