Amber Zalman, LCSW, MS

Amber is a licensed clinical social worker who is a trauma specialist and published educator based in South Florida. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, empowering you as the expert on your own life while also providing support, accountability, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide your healing and personal growth.

Since 2018, she has specialized in trauma focused therapy for adults and teens, in diverse settings, including private outpatient offices, domestic violence shelters, and dual diagnosis/substance abuse treatment programs. Her services include crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and mental health counseling for individuals navigating PTSD, abuse, attachment issues, personality disorders, substance use disorders, process addictions, and relationship challenges.

Beyond therapy, she has led workshops and corporate training programs focused on effective communication, conflict resolution, and boundary setting. Amber also co-developed a five-week trauma-specific group therapy program and contributed to research at the University of Miami as a former research therapist.

If you’re seeking a compassionate trauma therapist in Florida or need therapy for PTSD, relationship challenges, or personal growth, Amber is here to support you on your journey to healing!

“Self acceptance does not mean self-admiration or even self-liking at every moment of our lives, but tolerance for all our emotions, including those that make us feel uncomfortable.” 

- Dr. Gabor Maté 

Education and Training

• Masters in Clinical Mental Health
• Masters in Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Florida)
• Trained in EMDR Therapy by EMDR Consulting and working toward certification through The EMDR International Association

With additional training in:

• Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
• Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
• Trauma-Focused Cogntive-Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping therapy
• Clinical Hypnosis

Areas of Clinical Interest: 

• Trauma (all forms including PTSD & C-PTSD)
• Sexual Abuse and Assault 
• Substance Use Disorders / Addictions 
• Domestic Violence 
• LGBTQIA
• Personality Disorders

Published Research

Measurement-based Care as a Practice Improvement Tool: Clinical and Organizational Applications in Youth Mental Health published in Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health