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Meet Amber Saldivar

Online and In-Person Mental Health Counseling in Washington State 

Hello! I’m Amber. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the intersection of mind-body healing, chronic symptom recovery, and trauma. I am passionate about equipping YOU with strategies that honor your body’s innate capacity for healing. I believe that you already have so many of the answers you need inside of you: my job is to help you draw them out.

 

Drawing from my 12 years as a therapist, extensive training, and personal experience with chronic symptoms, I am here to help you develop practical tools to regulate your nervous system, restore a sense of safety, and reconnect with life beyond illness. Ultimately, my goal is for you to experience more freedom, joy, and healing than ever before. I am very patient and will go at your pace. At the same time, I am incredibly persistent and refuse to give up on looking for answers to address your specific situation. 

Compassionate Therapy Rooted in Mind-Body Science

Specializing in Chronic Pain and Illness, Trauma, and Disability

Meet Amelia

Have you already tried many specialists, alternative therapies, and procedures, and feel that you have run out of options? I am passionate about helping you find your sense of agency and empowerment in the midst of a chronic condition or disability, no matter what your situation. I want you to feel heard, believed, understood, and valued for your unique perspective and voice. When you say you are in pain, I will believe you, support you, and validate your experience. I know how hard you have worked to find answers and feel better. 

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My mission is to ensure that every client feels heard, understood, supported, and valued while navigating chronic symptoms, disabilities, and/or trauma.

My goal is to walk alongside you through life’s toughest challenges, helping you reclaim your voice and find hope and empowerment—even when the path forward feels overwhelming.

Together, we will uncover ways to move through obstacles, restore a sense of agency, and create a life that feels meaningful.

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My
Mission

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Our Work Together

I see you as a whole person--so much more than your chronic condition, disability, or injury. You have hopes and fears, joy and grief, relationships and hobbies and other areas of interest. Your symptoms are not all of who you are--far from it! 
 
I value coming alongside you and seeing you as the expert on yourself. You are the one who can make changes in your life, and I am here to support you in that process. 

Virtual and In-Person Sessions are Available!

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Find Freedom and Relief from Chronic Symptoms

The Mind Body Approach

Rooted in the latest findings in neuroscience, the Mind-Body Approach supports people experiencing persistent, chronic symptoms. By addressing the connection between the nervous system and physical health, it has enabled many individuals to reduce—and often fully eliminate—symptoms that once felt unending.

For those who have searched long and hard for answers, this method offers a hopeful and effective path toward genuine, long-term relief.

Specialties

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EMDR & EFT

Both EMDR and EFT are mind-body approaches to trauma. They work with the nervous system and the mind to help process traumatic memories, release emotional charge, and support regulation of the body’s stress responses.

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The Mind Body Approach: Pain Reprocessing Therapy & EAET

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) are mind-body approaches that help people reduce chronic pain and other persistent symptoms.

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Social Skills Coaching

I offer social skills coaching as part of therapy for adults with developmental disabilities. Together, we practice communication, relationship-building, and real-world social interactions, while also addressing emotional or psychological barriers that may affect your ability to connect with others.

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Injured Workers

I am contracted with Great Northern Therapy Associates - an awesome team of professionals dedicated to serving injured workers who are navigating healing and recovery through the L&I (Labor & Industries) system.

Additional Areas of Expertise:

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Physical Disability
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Highly Sensitive Persons
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety and Depression
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You were meant to soar.

My hope is that you will feel safe to be yourself and grow into the person you were meant to be. I want you to gain the attunement, knowledge, and tools you need--so that you can embrace your strengths, spread your wings, and soar into the life you were meant to live. 

“Commit to loving yourself completely. It’s the most radical thing you will do in your lifetime.”

Andrea Gibson, Take Me With You

Connect with Me

Office located in Mountlake Terrace, WA

425-296-4685

amber@ambersaldivarcounseling.com

Land Acknowledgement

My practice is located on the traditional homelands of the Snohomish people, a Coast Salish nation who have cared for these lands since time immemorial. I also recognize the Stillaguamish people, whose ancestral territory encompasses this region.
 
As a trauma-informed practice rooted in community care, I acknowledge that the history of this land includes displacement, violence, and ongoing systemic harm to Indigenous peoples. I honor the enduring stewardship of Indigenous communities and recognize that true healing requires truth-telling about the past and present.
 
I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in anti-racist practices, including supporting Indigenous sovereignty and amplifying Indigenous voices. This acknowledgment is one part of a sustained commitment toward ongoing education, accountability, and action. I invite you to learn more about the Snohomish Tribe of Indians and the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, and to support their ongoing work.
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