Amber Dalzell, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS
Your Journey Matters
Let’s talk about where you’ve been, where you’re going, and what you want your healing to look like.
The fact that you’re here means something powerful: you haven’t given up. And I’m glad you found your way to this space.
Maybe you’ve noticed signs nudging you toward support — feeling stuck, battling an inner critic, withdrawing from things that used to bring comfort, or carrying emotional weight that never seems to lighten. You might feel exhausted from holding everything together on your own.
You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
A Space to Lay It All Out
This is where we meet — not with pressure or judgment, but with curiosity, creativity, and honesty.
Pull up a chair.
Take a breath.
This is a safe place to put the real issues on the table.
It’s also a place where people sometimes feel vulnerable, unsure, or a little uncomfortable at first. That’s normal.
If you’ve made it this far, you already know healing isn’t always simple… but it is possible.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
Whether you’ve been to therapy before or this is your first time, my approach may feel a little different — in a good way.
I want you to get a sense of how we’ll work together:
- I’m calm, steady, and attuned.
- I don’t rush your process.
- I offer structure when needed and creativity when words fall short.
- I believe healing happens at your pace — never forced, never minimized.
- I work collaboratively, not as an expert telling you what to do, but as a guide helping you understand what your system needs.
My therapy is especially helpful for people who feel deeply, think deeply, or have a hard time explaining their inner world.
My Approach: Art therapy & Trauma-Informed Counseling
Art Therapy
Art therapy isn’t about being good at drawing, painting, or sculpting.
It’s about expression, insight, and relief — especially when talking feels impossible.
Leave the “I can’t draw a straight line” at the door.
You don’t need to be Picasso — you just need to be you.
Because of challenges in my own past, I know how difficult it can be to speak up.
Art gave me a nonverbal way to feel, process, and understand myself — and I’ve seen it open doors for countless clients of all ages.
You’ll find a wide variety of materials in my studio. It won’t take long before your hands lead the way, even when your words feel stuck.
EMDR & Somatic Processing
In addition to art therapy, I use trauma-informed EMDR techniques — including line drawing, tapping, and grounding while we focus on specific thoughts, memories, sensations, or body tension.
My work also integrates:
- nervous-system regulation
- sensory-based interventions (especially helpful for neurodivergent clients or concussion recovery)
- attachment-focused repair
- identity-affirming practices (LGBTQ+, nonbinary, and neurodivergent-affirming)
- parts work / Internal Family Systems–inspired techniques
- mind-body alignment for trauma recovery
Together, these approaches help you build insight, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with who you are beneath the fear.
Your Goals Guide Everything We Do
Before we jump into any art materials or processing techniques, we’ll spend time getting clear on what you want:
- When was the last time you felt grounded, hopeful, or connected?
- What would you want to see six months from now to feel proud of your progress?
- What relationships do you want to strengthen?
- What fears or patterns do you want to work through?
My goal is to help you reach your goals — not someone else’s expectations.
I want teens to know they are more than their stress, anger, or self-doubt.
I want adults to feel seen and valued in their complexity and resilience.
I want families to experience connection, communication, and stability again.
And more than anything:
I want you to experience the truth that you matter.
Change Is Possible
I won’t ask you to take any risk I’m not willing to take myself.
I’ve watched people who once described themselves as “broken” reclaim their sense of identity, safety, and purpose.
They learned to feel whole — and to build lives that reflect their worth.
You deserve that too.
If you’re wondering whether this could help you, let’s talk.
Your questions are welcome. Your hesitation is welcome.
The consultation is free — and it might be the first step toward the relief you’ve been hoping for.
About Me
I’ll admit it: I’m quiet.
As a kid, I was labeled “shy,” but I’ve never agreed with that.
I was also called “sensitive” as if it were a flaw — but sensitivity is one of my greatest strengths.
Quiet people listen deeply.
Sensitive people notice what others miss.
Artists observe what words often hide.
These parts of me are exactly what make me the therapist I am.
I also know what it’s like to feel passionately about something and fight through insecurity to make it happen. When I care deeply, I can get animated — and yes, I might even curse a little.
(You’re absolutely allowed to curse, too.)
Despite my doubts, I earned two master’s degrees from Avila University — in Counseling and Art Therapy — and built a career I love. I’ve been an art therapist for over a decade, helping people heal from trauma, strengthen identity, and rebuild connections.
One of the accomplishments I’m most proud of — because it felt so outside my comfort zone — was serving as President of the Kansas Art Therapy Association.
Quiet, sensitive, observant me… leading an entire association.
It taught me that growth happens when we walk toward the things that matter.
Outside of the studio, I enjoy reading (all kinds of fiction welcome — feel free to recommend your favorites), hiking, being outdoors, walking my two dogs, and planning adventures with my family.
I’m a therapist, an artist, a lifelong learner, and a person who believes deeply in the power of healing.
And I’d be honored to join you in yours.