Amber Rua

M.S., Registered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern – Licensure Candidate

Reaching out for support takes immense courage, especially when you are navigating life’s challenges and looking for a path forward.

My name is Amber Rua, RMHCI, and I am dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming therapeutic space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I hold a Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University, backed by three years of academic coursework and training focused on trauma-informed care, multicultural competence, and ethical practice. Working under the supervision of licensed clinicians, I bring evidence-based knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping you thrive.

I believe that true growth happens when therapy is tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will explore what works best for you, collaborate on practical problem-solving, and connect you with useful resources. Whatever brings you to therapy, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward meaningful change.

How I Can Help

  • Trauma-Informed & Culturally Mindful Support: Care rooted in multicultural competence, respect, and emotional safety.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Working together to explore effective strategies and practical tools tailored to your goals.
  • Evidence-Based Guidance: Grounded in formal clinical training and ongoing professional supervision to support your personal growth.
  • In-Person & Virtual Care: I provide flexible care options to fit your lifestyle, offering in-person sessions in Fort Myers as well as telehealth options for clients throughout the state of Florida.

If you are ready to take the next step on your growth journey, reach out today to schedule a session or learn more.

Locations

In-Person Fort Myers
Telehealth Anywhere in Florida

Languages

English and Portuguese

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Treatment Interventions I Use
  • Acceptance/Willingness Exercises
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Behavioral Activation
  • Behavioral Chain Analysis
  • Behavioral Experiments
  • Boundary Setting Skills
  • Change Talk Elicitation
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Challenging
  • Cognitive Defusion
  • Cognitive Reframing
  • Cognitive Refocusing
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Communication Skills
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Exploration of Coping Patterns
  • Exploration of Emotions
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Psychoeducation
  • Relationship Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy (Miracle Question, Scaling, Exception Seeking)
  • Stages of Change Exploration
  • Strengths-Based Intervention
  • Supportive Therapy / Supportive Reflection
  • Symptom Management
  • Symptom Tracking
  • Values Clarification
  • Values-Based Goal Setting
  • Window of Tolerance Education
  • Academic Concerns
  • Addiction
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Boundaries
  • Bullying
  • Communication Difficulties
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coping Skills Deficits
  • Decision-Making Difficulties
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Managing Emotions
  • Difficulty Managing Present-Moment Awareness / Stress Regulation
  • Difficulty Setting Boundaries
  • Difficulty with Accountability
  • Difficulty with Motivation
  • Grief & Loss
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Ages 18+
  • Individuals
  • College Students
  • Graduate Students
  • Professionals
  • Victims of Scams

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