Amber Asher , LISW

Amber Asher is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with eight years of professional experience. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University and uses her clinical training to support people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self esteem concerns, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, communication and control problems, dependent personality features, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, family difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, questions of life purpose, and mood disorders.

Her career blends program development with direct clinical services for adults, children, and adolescents in the fields of mental health and substance abuse. She has worked across multiple levels of care including inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient programs, and residential settings, serving in roles as both clinical director and therapist. She has completed clinical training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and has participated in local committees addressing substance use disorder, mental health impacts, and homelessness.

Amber centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized to meet challenges. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each individual. She advocates for person-centered, trauma-informed, inclusive, culturally responsive, and empathetic support while working to educate, advocate for, and empower the communities she serves.

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