Amber Martin (she/her), MA, LMFT
Are you stuck in a tit for tat space of arguing, constantly making each other wrong? Are you struggling to negotiate the new land of parenthood or perhaps old and familiar patterns of interaction that you have decided you want to change? Is it challenging to figure out what stuff is yours, what stuff is your partners and what belongs to the relationship? Navigating and negotiating the complex and multifaceted world of partnership is no easy task. I see you.
I view conflict and distress in relationships as the way partners are trying to reach each other—to be seen, feel understood, and ultimately secure in their partnership. I have hope that with support, you and your partner can begin to increase insight into your relationship dynamics and work to heal so that the relationship suffers less.
In addition to specializing in couples work I have a strong emphasis on woman’s emotional wellness, including the journey of motherhood, whatever that may look like for you. In my work with women I help create space where you can freely give yourself permission to be where you are and offer love and kindness to yourself. I will support you to step into a place of deeper authenticity and strength. Old patterns of thinking or ways of viewing the world may no longer be serving you but you can choose to hold space for what serves and say no thank you to what does not. I work from an integrative, systems approach including somatic awareness, mindfulness based approaches, attachment and with special attention to meeting the self with authentic self compassion and care.
Outside of my clinical work I am a Mother to two busy, young children and a dog Mom, I have a deep love of the ocean, foster my connection and relationship with nature on a regular basis and host a podcast with a fellow colleague called “Ponder While We Wander”
I look forward to working together.
Certificates and Training
- 2020: Brainspotting Phase 1
- 2018 – Present: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Training
- 2018: Maternal Mental Health Professional Certificate Training
- 2015 – 2016 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- 2015: Intensive Introductory Training in Motivational Interviewing
- 2010-2012: Pacifica Graduate Institute
- M.A. in Counseling Psychology