Therapist in Brea, California Amber Allen, Therapist

Amber N. Allen is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to providing quality psychological care to individuals, couples, and families. She understands the courage it takes to seek mental health support and offers a compassionate, collaborative approach to help clients navigate their journey toward healing. Since 2005, she has worked with diverse populations, emphasizing the integration of mind, body, and soul to foster authenticity and meaningful relationships.

As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Amber has over a decade of experience in the field, having served as a Primary Therapist, Program Director, and Clinical Director at PHP/IOP and Residential Eating Disorder facilities across Southern and Northern California. She specializes in helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, negative body image, and past sexual trauma, guiding them toward recovery and a renewed quality of life.

In addition to her expertise in eating disorders, Amber is a Certified Family Wellness Instructor, offering specialized couple and family therapy to strengthen and enrich relationships. She utilizes an Object-Relations/Psychodynamic framework, incorporating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, and Family Systems Therapy to help clients challenge self-sabotaging behaviors and embrace personal growth.

Amber values a collaborative and empowering therapeutic process, ensuring clients feel supported in making life-changing decisions. She also provides spiritual counseling for those who wish to integrate faith into their treatment. With a commitment to fostering self-worth and resilience, she helps individuals move beyond survival to truly living fulfilling lives.