Amber Rentfro (Dealy), LPC
Therapist focused on healing and practical skills
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- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Skills for daily life
About Amber
Amber Rentfro (Dealy) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. She chose this work after her own experiences with struggle and healing, and that personal journey informs how she supports people now. Amber aims to offer a steady presence for those facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Her background includes three years of professional practice and experience with co-occurring conditions and long-term mental health concerns. She uses a mix of approaches in sessions, drawing on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered work to tailor care to each person.
In the room, Amber focuses on helping people feel seen and understood. She listens closely to what matters most and works with clients to build practical skills for managing emotions, relationships, and day-to-day stress. She also supports those coping with identity issues, addiction, career strain, compassion fatigue, parenting stress, and related concerns.
Amber has worked with people who struggle with attachment issues, abandonment, dissociation, and domestic violence, and she brings that experience into how she plans sessions and goals. Her style is collaborative and grounded in real-life actions - practicing skills between sessions and checking what helps.
Messages are typically checked on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. To begin, visitors are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a session based on therapist availability.
Her background includes three years of professional practice and experience with co-occurring conditions and long-term mental health concerns. She uses a mix of approaches in sessions, drawing on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered work to tailor care to each person.
In the room, Amber focuses on helping people feel seen and understood. She listens closely to what matters most and works with clients to build practical skills for managing emotions, relationships, and day-to-day stress. She also supports those coping with identity issues, addiction, career strain, compassion fatigue, parenting stress, and related concerns.
Amber has worked with people who struggle with attachment issues, abandonment, dissociation, and domestic violence, and she brings that experience into how she plans sessions and goals. Her style is collaborative and grounded in real-life actions - practicing skills between sessions and checking what helps.
Messages are typically checked on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. To begin, visitors are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a session based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Therapy approaches useful for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking action that aligns with what matters. It can help when people feel stuck by anxiety, depression, or big life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process traumatic memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation. It is commonly used for trauma and long-standing distress tied to past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amber will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, and then suggest techniques to try. That plan is flexible and revisited as progress is made, so the client helps shape the path forward.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or enabling work around caregiving or job demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people continue building skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amber often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct, combining client-centered listening with practical skill-building and therapy approaches that match each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Amber has three years of professional experience and has worked with co-occurring disorders and persistent mental health concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amber?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.