Accepting new telehealth clients!

Amber Priestley, LMFT

Free Consultations Available~Major Insurances Accepted

Individual Therapy

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or are struggling with a major life transition or loss, individual therapy will help you work through these issues and develop skills needed to continue your personal growth.

There are multiple available modes of therapy to fit your needs and completely customized to your needs.

Specializing in neurodivergence, trauma informed care, and women’s issues.

Relationship Therapy

If you have a goal to restore partnership, increase communication, resolve conflicts, or navigate significant life transitions.

Relationship therapy is designed to help you meet specific relationship goals.

Using evidence based tools and resources for navigating modern day relationships.

Serving clients on all ends of the relationship spectrum including polyamory & ethical non-monogamy.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy

 Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP) is  an effective therapy for treatment resistant depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

In just two sessions, 85% of clients report positive results.

KAP therapy increases neuroplasticity in the brain and elevates the results of therapy. 

The experience is fully tailored and done in collaboration with a medical prescriber and licensed therapist.

Groups & Workshops

Find more information on available options for support groups, wellness workshops, personalized events, retreats, or trainings for other therapy professionals.

On-site wellness & mental health workshops can be customized to fit the needs of your team.

Get more information on current available services and how to request or book.

Trauma Informed  ~Neurodivergent Affirming ~ Person Centered

Available Therapy Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Insight Oriented Talk Therapy

Solution Focused Therapy

Internal Family Systems

Somatics & Movement

Gottman Method

Prepare Enrich

Holistic Health

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Coming Soon: Brainspotting

*All modes of therapy are delivered in with a trauma informed approach*

Insurance Accepted

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

United Healthcare (UHC)

Medica

Health Partners

UMR

MN Care/ Medicaid

Optum EAP

Medicare (coming soon) 

Background & Experience

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist ~Trauma Professional~ Holistic Health Provider

I founded Skill Spark Therapy with the belief that we all have a desire to live a happy a purposeful life.  My approach to wellness & mental health is focused on lifestyle alignment.

I want you to know that Skill Spark Therapy is a non-judgemental safe space for personal growth & healing. My focus is always on making sure my clients are getting the most out of our time together.

Helping clients on their journey to better mental health and healthier relationships is incredibly rewarding.

I also provide business coaching, wellness coaching, and mentoring services to other therapists and mental health providers.  You can find more information on business coaching/mentoring plus free resources HERE.

There is also a FREE Savvy Therapist Facebook Group for professional network and development.

Check out my Psychology Today profile!  

 

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Contact Information

For emergencies call 911 or visit your nearest hospital.  This email is not secure.  Current clients should instead contact me via the Secure Client Portal.  

(651) 234-0894

2042 Wooddale Drive Ste 250 Woodbury, MN 55125

admin@skillsparktherapy.com

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