Amber Jade Cosme, LMSW, Therapy in Yorktown Heights, New York

Helping children, adolescents, teens, and young adults throughout New York build emotional resilience and overcome life’s challenges, Amber Jade Cosme provides compassionate, client-centered therapy through LifeStance Health. She offers individual therapy for concerns including anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting clients facing a variety of additional mental health challenges. Amber is committed to creating a warm, affirming space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful progress toward their goals. Amber has a strong interest in helping individuals who are experiencing emotional distress related to trauma, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns. She is particularly passionate about utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) principles to help clients better understand their emotions, develop effective coping skills, and process difficult life experiences. Her approach focuses on helping clients build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and create sustainable pathways toward healing and personal growth. Using evidence-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices, Amber tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs and strengths. She has experience working with individuals experiencing bipolar disorder, childhood behavior concerns, and school avoidance, while also treating additional mental health needs. Amber works with diverse populations, including children and families involved in adoption or foster care and members of the LGBTQ+ community, providing care that is inclusive, supportive, and culturally responsive. Amber believes that successful therapy involves collaboration, trust, and practical skill-building. She works closely with parents and caregivers when appropriate, helping families strengthen communication and create supportive environments that foster healthy emotional development. Her goal is to help clients gain insight, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and develop tools that support long-term well-being. She earned her education from the University of New Haven and Lehman College. Since beginning her professional practice in 2021, Amber has remained dedicated to providing thoughtful mental health care grounded in empathy, respect, and evidence-based treatment. Outside of her clinical work, Amber enjoys reading, watching horror films, and spending quality time with family. These interests reflect her appreciation for storytelling, connection, and the importance of balancing self-care with meaningful relationships.