Amber Benamou , LCSW

Amber Benamou is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of professional experience providing therapy in Florida. She holds a Master of Social Work, earned summa cum laude from Barry University, and brings a background that spans community mental health, addiction services, and work with children and families. Amber has a particular focus on supporting teenagers, parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and adults managing anxiety and depression - including women who have experienced postpartum depression and psychosis.

Grounded in a strengths-based, collaborative approach, Amber helps clients identify existing resources and build practical strategies to address stress, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporates evidence-informed techniques from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness traditions to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Amber prioritizes authentic connection and rapport, believing that trust between therapist and client is central to meaningful progress. When appropriate, she brings warmth and a touch of humor into sessions to help ease difficult conversations. Her goal is to empower clients to develop insight, coping skills, and clearer paths forward so they can better manage what life presents.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

Amber Benamou integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own goals and values - this approach is helpful for building trust and fostering personal insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress or mood difficulties and developing practical strategies to challenge and change those patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult feelings, which can support stress reduction and improved emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amber works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which techniques best match a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing family, work, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy schedule while still working with licensed therapists who tailor methods to each client’s needs.