Amber Butzer,

Hi there! I’m Amber Butzer (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  Welcome to my page.

My Education and Experience

I graduated with my Masters Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. Since 2012, I’ve had many experiences, starting with an internship at a forensic state hospital. From there, I worked in crisis intervention in local emergency rooms, providing therapy at the inpatient level.

I completed extensive DBT training through the DBT Institute of Michigan. I’ve worked as a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Team Lead at an adult day hospital/IOP program.  Other work experience includes being an outpatient therapist. 

Therapy Together

I strive to create a safe space for you to show up as your authentic self. I am passionate about helping others feel seen and heard while providing validation and psycho-education using effective therapeutic tools.

I enjoy working with clients through a wide variety of mental health concerns, including struggling with mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship stressors, trauma & PTSD, work-life stress, and personality disorders.

How I Can Help

I counsel teens (13+), young adults, adults, and older adults (65+) for a variety of mental health concerns, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), body image, relationships, depression, marriage, domestic violence, verbal abuse, post-bariatric surgery, perinatal (motherhood, pregnancy, grief, postpartum, birth trauma), child of an alcoholic (ACOA) parenting, spirituality, sexual abuse, sex addiction, sports performance, trauma & PTSD, suicidal ideation, sleep, OCD, infertility, personality disorders, self-harm, religious deconstruction, technology addiction and more.

My Therapy Style

I believe that the foundation of counseling is a relationship between equals. The therapeutic relationship is a building block consisting of active listening, safety, empowerment, empathy, and direction.  I will approach therapy based on your individual needs.

I will use my training and experience to provide therapy incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered therapy. I also enjoy incorporating Mindfulness and Somatic therapy in sessions when we determine they might benefit you.

About Me

In my free time I can be found spending quality time with my husband and kids. I enjoy being outdoors, reading, cooking, and gardening.

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” -Glenn Close

PA License #PC016683

Amber Butzer’s Availability

Amber Butzer offers in-person therapy sessions at the Lancaster therapy office and online therapy sessions to anyone in Pennsylvania.