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Amber Lynn Dicker

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

LPC South Carolina

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Amber

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

Background and approach

She also addresses more specific challenges such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. Her practice emphasizes addressing both immediate symptoms and the patterns that underlie them so clients can move toward more stable functioning.

Her style blends a strengths-oriented, goal-focused stance with practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing. This combination supports clients in recognizing thought and behavior patterns, building coping skills, and finding motivation for change.

With nine years of clinical experience, Amber applies evidence-informed methods while partnering with clients to set realistic targets and develop sustainable skills for managing distress and improving day-to-day life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches through online care

Amber uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, teaching practical tools for reducing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. She also employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to build emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills, which can be especially helpful for overwhelming mood states and intense reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to identify goals, consider preferences, and adapt methods that fit their situation. Sessions often blend strategies so clients can try different tools and refine what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while using approaches like CBT and DBT in ways that fit a client's daily life and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amber frequently address?
She works with a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, and career concerns.
What therapeutic approach does she use in sessions?
Her work is strengths based and goal oriented, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and Motivational Interviewing to help clients change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has nine years of experience as a clinical mental health professional working with clients on a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
The clinician holds the LPC credential with licence SC LPC 7303 and practices in South Carolina.
Are services offered 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 online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to 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