Purple Sky Therapists

Meet Amberlee

Hi! I’m Amberlee, and I’m deeply passionate about working with teens and their families. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and a commitment to healing and growth. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to move beyond their past and toward their goals. My work is centered around helping families reconnect, improve communication, and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

As a nationally certified and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Teacher, I bring a unique blend of educational and clinical expertise to my practice. Working in adolescent residential treatment from 2012 - 2025, I’ve supported teens through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. I also spent time in community mental health, specializing in adoption, attachment disorders, trauma, adolescent behavioral issues, and substance abuse. These experiences have shaped my holistic approach and strengthened my ability to meet each client where they are. Currently outside of PurpleSky, my work centers around supporting young adults through substance abuse challenges and life transitions through a hybrid model of residential treatment and outdoor therapy.

Before becoming a licensed clinician, I spent several years in the classroom, utilizing my undergraduate degrees in secondary and special education. I taught high school and served as a special education coordinator, where I developed a deep understanding of the academic and emotional pressures that teens face. This background allows me to support my clients not only in their personal development but also in their educational journey.

I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy. I am also certified in Equine-Assisted Therapy through EAGALA, and I absolutely love incorporating horses into my therapeutic work. Horses offer a powerful and intuitive presence that helps repair familial, attachment, and communication issues in a unique and healing way.

Outside of my professional life, I’m the proud mother of four amazing children and grandmother to one young grandson. We are an active, adventurous family who love spending time in the great outdoors. Whether we're boating and wake surfing, riding ATVs, skiing or snowboarding, hiking, or camping, we’re happiest when we’re outside and together.

Helping clients and their families heal and grow is not just my profession—it’s my calling. I feel honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and build the future they deserve.