Amber Denton

PCA, ATR-P

Professional Counselor Associate, Provisional Registered Art Therapist

Hello, My name is Amber, my pronouns are she/her, It’s nice to meet you.

I am passionate about walking alongside individuals on their path of healing and growth. I view therapy as a collaborative, client-led process grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect. I believe that each person holds their own inner wisdom and capacity for healing, and that meaningful change emerges within a supportive, relational connection.

I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels gentle, non-judgmental, and grounding—where individuals feel seen, respected, and empowered to move at their own pace. Whether you are seeking support for a specific challenge or a space to explore and reconnect with yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and tend to what matters most.

As an art therapist, I integrate creative expression with talk therapy to support deeper self-understanding, emotional processing, and connection to the mind, body, and spirit. Art can offer an alternative pathway into experiences that feel difficult to put into words, and I use it thoughtfully and collaboratively, always guided by what feels most supportive for each person. You don’t need to consider yourself “artistic” or “creative” to benefit from art therapy—this work is about using whatever process feels meaningful to support your growth and self-exploration.

I work with adults ages 18 and older who are navigating trauma (including Complex PTSD), grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, chronic illness, and identity-related concerns. I am especially attentive to patterns such as perfectionism, self-doubt, and a critical inner voice, supporting clients in cultivating self-compassion, emotional awareness, and a more supportive relationship with themselves. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and socially conscious, with attention to how personal experiences are shaped by larger systems, culture, and access.

I honor each person as a whole being—mind, body, and spirit—and tailor therapy to meet you where you are and supporting all parts of you, using tools and approaches that feel flexible, responsive, and aligned with your needs and goals.

Outside of therapy, you’ll find me sitting by the ocean, exploring local nature, art, and music, spending time with my partner, and making art of my own.

I look forward to connecting, supporting your growth, and walking alongside you on this journey!

I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and older who are navigating a wide range of life experiences, emotional challenges, and transitions. Many of the individuals I support are living with the impacts of trauma, including PTSD and Complex PTSD, as well as grief and loss—both recent and longstanding. I often work with people who feel overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or disconnected from themselves, and who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, or a loss of balance and meaning in their lives.

My work frequently centers on life transitions that invite deeper self-reflection, including shifts in identity, relationships, health, or direction. I also have experience supporting individuals living with chronic illness and chronic pain, approaching this work with care for the interconnectedness of the nervous system, emotional experience, and sense of self. Additionally, I work with individuals who experience patterns such as perfectionism, self-doubt, and an overactive inner critic, supporting clients in building emotional awareness, self-compassion, and a more supportive relationship with themselves. I also hold space for exploring spirituality, meaning, and personal values, honoring each client’s beliefs and inner life as part of their journey toward growth and balance.

In my therapeutic work, I integrate talk therapy with creative, process-oriented art therapy interventions. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and a person-centered philosophy, and I view therapy as a collaborative process shaped by trust, curiosity, and respect for each individual’s pace. Art therapy is offered as a way to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may feel difficult to access through words alone.

I incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy when helpful, particularly to support emotional regulation, coping skills, and awareness of patterns in thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness-based and somatic practices are woven in gently to support nervous system awareness, grounding, and a deeper mind–body connection. Through the integration of art therapy, somatic awareness, and mindfulness, I support individuals in connecting with bodily awareness in ways that feel safe and supportive, calming their nervous systems, and reconnecting with their whole selves.

My approach is relational, strengths-based, and whole-person focused. I honor each person’s full experience—mind, body, and spirit— and prioritize cultivating a non-judgmental space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported—truly meeting each person where they are. With attention to cultural context, lived experience, and the broader systems that shape our lives, I tailor therapy to each individual rather than working from a rigid framework, drawing from these modalities in ways that feel responsive, flexible, and aligned with what is most present for each person.

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