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Our team
FOUNDER, LEAD THERAPIST and SUPERVISOR
Amber Berkins, LMHC-D
Amber Berkins is an EMDR trained and trauma informed therapist with over 10 years working with folks who have experienced adverse childhoods. Amber uses somatic tools, mindfulness, movement, and bilateral stimulation in sessions to help clients build capacity around discomfort, grow emotionally, and release negative beliefs due to trauma. She is the founder and clinical supervisor of Amber Berkins Mental Health Counseling PLLC.
Amber believes in using a holistic approach to address challenges her clients face. She works specifically with QTBIPOC folks who have experienced anxiety, depression, or trauma related to childhood, grief, relationships, family, life transitions, identity or race. She has seen her clients grow their confidence, move through difficult life transitions, and experience more joy.
On her website, you’ll find other self help material. From wellness decks, to courses and books on trauma and healing. She hopes that the resources she provides will give you hope and comfort, and most importantly, remind you of your power.
She speaks Spanish as a second language, is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, loves to fight the system, and recently taught herself to crochet! For years she has read tarot privately.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Destiny Williams
As the Administrative Assistant at Amber Berkins Mental Health Counseling PLLC, she is here to keep the wheels turning and to ensure our team has the foundation to focus on innovation and growth. As a first generational college graduate of IUP, Destiny believes that anything is possible with the right support, dedication, and commitment. She has 10+ years experience in administrative support, customer service, and leadership. She currently resides outside of Philadelphia and loves listening to podcasts, music and being surrounded by family and friends
Copy Editor + Marketing
Amber Spurka
Amber Spurka is the copy editor of Amber Berkins Mental Health Counseling PLLC. She assists with marketing, social media, and editing the blog and website. Her goal is to build connections and help others feel a sense of community. She believes that by empowering ourselves, we can inspire others and bring positive changes to the world around us. Amber has 14+ years of experience in education, including teaching, coaching, and curriculum writing. She currently lives abroad in Spain and loves to travel, dance, and spend time with loved ones.
Meet the clinicians
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MHC-LP
Selenny Liranzo, M.S. is a bilingual mental health counselor who provides a compassionate and affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal . Learn more
Training
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan University
CounselingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Culturally Responsive Counseling
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MHC-LP
Jack is general talk therapist and my work often addresses anxiety, shame, isolation, control, relationship issues, sense of self, spirituality, generational issues, parenting, food, drugs, and sex. With all my clients I help develop self-esteem and healthy assertive habits like self-advocating, asking for help, and building boundaries. Learn more
Training
NYU MA in Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness
PESI training on ACT
1 year as CrisisTextLine Crisis Counselor
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MHC-LP
Hi, my name is Jackie Prestoy is a psychotherapist practicing in New York City who creates space to truly hear and understand you. Learn more
Training
Master’s degree from NYU’s Mental Health and Wellness program
Post-Master’s Certificate in LGBT+ Health, Education, and Social Services.
