Amber Cress Therapy | Austin, TX | Trauma, EMDR & Psychedelic Integration
Now Accepting New Clients in Texas

You've been holding it together for everyone else.

Therapy is where you finally get to put that weight down. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity, and psychedelic experiences - using real, evidence-based approaches that go deeper than talk therapy alone.

HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
EMDR & Somatic Certified
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-A)
8+ Years Crisis Counseling
EMDR Certified
Psychedelic Therapy Certified
Coast Guard Veteran
My Story

I didn't learn empathy from a textbook.

I spent 8 years helping people survive the worst moments of their lives - from trafficking victims overseas to service members in crisis. I've sat with people in the kind of pain most therapists only read about.

Now I help people like you move from surviving to actually living. Not with platitudes or worksheets, but with real, evidence-based approaches that work.

"If you're here, something told you it was time. Trust that."

I blend EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy, and psychedelic integration to meet you where you are - not where a textbook says you should be.


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Services

Therapy that meets you where you are

Every session is tailored to what you actually need - not a one-size-fits-all script.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, or personal growth. Techniques tailored to you.

Individual sessions

Couples Therapy

A supportive space to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate challenges together. Full sessions or focused check-ins available.

Couples sessions

Outdoor Therapy

Walk-and-talk sessions for clients who prefer movement while processing. Fresh air, open space, real conversation. Austin area only.

Limited availability

Online Therapy

Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions from wherever you are in Texas. Same depth, same connection - without the commute.

Available across Texas

Focused Check-Ins

Shorter sessions for quick support, skill reinforcement, or a check-in between full sessions when you need it most.

Shorter format available
Psychedelic Integration Therapy

You're not broken for exploring this. You're brave.

Psychedelic experiences can open doors that traditional therapy can't reach. But without proper support, those insights can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even destabilizing.

As a certified psychedelic-assisted therapist with 8+ years of trauma expertise, I help you prepare for, navigate, and integrate these experiences into lasting, meaningful change.

  • Preparation: Set intentions, build coping tools, and create a safe framework before your experience
  • Integration: Process insights, emotions, and memories that surface - turning revelation into real-world change
  • Ongoing support: For ketamine therapy, psilocybin journeys, MDMA-assisted sessions, and beyond
  • Trauma-informed: Combining IFS, somatic work, and EMDR with psychedelic integration for deeper healing
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Is This Right for You?

Psychedelic integration therapy is for anyone who is preparing for, currently engaged in, or processing a psychedelic experience and wants professional support to maximize the healing potential.

"I tried traditional talk therapy for years. Working with Amber on integration finally helped me understand what my experiences were trying to show me."

All services are provided within the scope of Texas state law. This is counseling support - not the administration of psychedelic substances.

My Approach

Evidence-based modalities, not cookie-cutter therapy

I draw from multiple proven frameworks and tailor the approach to what your mind and body actually need.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. The gold standard for processing trauma without having to relive every detail.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Understanding the different "parts" of yourself - the protectors, the wounded parts, the Self - and building compassion between them.

Somatic Therapy

Your body stores what your mind tries to forget. Somatic work helps release trauma held in the nervous system - not just talked about.

Psychedelic Integration

Specialized support for making sense of psychedelic experiences and translating those insights into real, lasting transformation.

Narrative Therapy

Rewriting the stories you've been told about who you are. Especially powerful for identity work and major life transitions.

Mindfulness-Based (MBSR)

Grounding techniques and present-moment awareness that help you respond to life rather than just react to it.

Client Experiences

Real words from real people

From clients who chose to share their experience. Names withheld for privacy.

Common Questions

What to expect

Absolutely. Many of my clients are coming to therapy for the first time. That takes courage. I'll walk you through everything - what to expect, how it works, and what your first session will look like. There's no wrong way to start.

I'm a private-pay practice, which means I don't bill insurance directly. This allows me to focus entirely on your care without insurance companies dictating your treatment. I can provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

It's a brief, relaxed conversation where we get to know each other. You'll share a bit about what's bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you have, and we'll both see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment, no clinical assessment - just a human conversation.

Psychedelic integration is therapy that helps you prepare for, make sense of, and apply the insights from psychedelic experiences (ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, etc.). I don't administer any substances - I provide the therapeutic support before, during, and after these experiences so you can turn profound moments into lasting change.

Research consistently shows that online therapy is just as effective as in-person for most concerns. You get the same depth, the same modalities (including EMDR), and the same connection - from the comfort and safety of your own space. All sessions are conducted on a HIPAA-compliant platform.

It depends entirely on you and your goals. Some clients see meaningful shifts within 6-8 sessions. Others choose to work together for longer as they go deeper. There's no minimum commitment and you're always in control of the process.

Ready to take the first step?

No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation to see if we're a good fit.

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