Amber Louie
Areas of practice
- Abuse - Emotional, Physical, Sexual
- Cross Cultural Issues
- Divorce and/or Separation
- Family Issues
- First Nations Issues
- Gender Identity Issues
- Intimacy Issues
- LGBTQ Issues
- Marriage and/or Relationship Issues
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Professional Burnout
- Sexual Assault
- Sexuality
- Workplace Issues
Approaches used
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cross Cultural Therapy
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
- Expressive Arts Therapies
- Feminist Psychotherapy
- Marriage & Couples Counselling
- Online / Virtual
- Sex Therapy
- Visualization
Counselling practice website:
www.amberlouie.comPractice information:
As an anti-oppression psychotherapist, I value your experiences based on culture, race, indigeneity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexuality, age, (dis)ability, and spirituality. I often work with people who are of mixed ancestry, racialized, people of colour, migrant, queer, trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and intersex. With over two decades of experience in group facilitation, peer support, and community organizing, I am passionate about creating safer spaces for people of all communities, bodies, and backgrounds.
I work primarily with racialized couples and individuals who seek empowering ways to deal with stuck patterns, interpersonal issues, and stress. I specialize in recognizing intersectional experiences in areas such as intergenerational trauma, burnout, reclaiming desire, and identity building. Many people have come to see me for support around navigating power dynamics, work, family, dating, sex, and all kinds of relationships.
I work from an integrated anti-oppression approach, drawing from my training in techniques such as trauma-focused CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatics, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples. To assist you in reaching your goals, I support you to focus on developing your strengths.
What if I am single, new to the dating scene or… it’s complicated?
It’s hard to know how to date while resisting sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, religious trauma, fatphobia, and more. As we deal with the realities of intersectional violence, just the thought of dating can bring up feelings of scarcity and hopelessness. From platonic to casual to committed, in any dynamic, our basic survival instincts to attach/detach can get activated. People can really get hurt. It is important to resist rape culture and also the societal myths that tell us we are not desirable, that we are not supposed to experience pleasure, or that we do not have choices. From ambiguous hangouts to small community breakups to new relationship energy, I’m here to support you to be safe and have revolutionary fun.
Learn anti-oppressive skills to:
- find and vet potential dates
- assess safety
- manage social media
- craft messages effectively
- practice consent
- create deeper connections & access intimacy
- own privilege and power (gained/lost, earned/unearned)
- end things respectfully
- navigate small communities after a breakup
- re-direct energy toward or away from people
- budget and negotiate together time and separate time
- develop online profiles and personal ads to match your goals
- manage anxiety around community events
- flirt intentionally
- negotiate power exchange
- practice self-care and accountability
- thrive while healing
Client fee individuals:
$225Client fee couples/families:
$250Availability:
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