“Therapy enriches the mind
and heals the soul.”
- Amber Biello-Taylor
Amber Biello-Taylor, LCSW, CAP
*Licensed and Insured in Florida
Amber Biello-Taylor has over a decade of counseling experience and quickly builds a therapeutic rapport with people. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Work with a certification in addictions. Additionally, she is trained in EMDR therapy and neurofeedback. She has worked with diverse populations, including active duty and retired military members; and clients of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition, she has helped people address matters related to substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, legal issues, family issues, marital issues, interpersonal issues, financial and occupational issues, issues with chronic pain, and various kinds of trauma including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and challenges within blended family dynamics.
“Life brings us on many journeys, and I believe that each person’s journey through life and their experience makes them unique. I encourage individuals to heighten their awareness because insight and growth develop through increasing awareness. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist interested in guiding you to a fulfilled life where you feel a sense of purpose, peace, and resilience. I aim to make this experience as comfortable as possible. Walking with you on your journey to self-discovery and well-being would be a privilege.”- Amber
WHY COZY COUCH COUNSELING?
I was quite young when I first became interested in psychology, counseling, and helping others. I recall watching movies where someone would lie on a therapist's couch, sharing their deepest fears and concerns. The use of a couch in therapy always intrigued me. I wondered why the person was lying down, sharing details of their life with someone they barely knew. After over a decade of experience working in the field, I sought to find the meaning behind using couches in therapeutic counseling sessions.
I discovered that using couches in therapy dates back to the early 20th century when Sigmund Freud began practicing psychoanalysis. Freud believed that the unconscious mind was the source of all psychological problems and that the best way to access the unconscious was through free association. Free association is a technique in which the patient says whatever comes to mind without censoring themselves. The therapist then listens to the patient's free associations and interprets them, helping them understand their unconscious thoughts and feelings.
The use of a couches in free association symbolizes comfort. The relief that comes from feeling comfortable allows people to be more open and willing to engage in sharing their thoughts and feelings. Moreover, this sense of solace can benefit people who have difficulty opening up in therapy.
I aim to create an atmosphere where people feel at ease and can focus their attention on introspection and self-reflection. Through this, I aim to promote a sense of safety and support during therapeutic exploration, hence the name Cozy Couch Counseling.
Get cozy from your couch and let’s talk…