Amber Flanigan, LGSW
Licensed in Washington D.C
My name is Amber Flanigan, and I am both a licensed social worker and certified teacher with over seven years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults through emotional and behavioral challenges. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in helping clients feel seen, safe, and empowered. I draw from psychodynamic, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help clients gain insight into their emotions and develop healthier patterns of thinking and relating. In sessions, clients can expect a nonjudgmental and compassionate space where we work together to uncover root causes and build emotional resilience. My style is reflective and empowering, I believe in helping clients “restore the heart before healing the mind.” Ultimately, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and self-aware in your daily life.
Treatment Areas: Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Adolescent Therapy, Coping Skills, Communication/Conflict Skills, Death & Dying/Terminal Illness, Domestic Violence, Emotional Regulation, Family Interpersonal Issues, Family Therapy (Whole Family), Group Therapy, HIV/AIDS related issues, Infertility, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ Concerns (including transition), Military Concerns, Mindfulness, Parenting Skills/Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prenatal/Perinatal/Peripartum, Relationship Issues, School/Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Sexual Abuse/Sexual Trauma, Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Trauma (non-sexual & sexual), Victims of Abuse/Assault (non-sexual), Women’s Issues, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Depression, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Trauma (sexual & non-sexual), Relationship Issues, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Topics, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Chronic Pain/Illness, OCD, ADHD, Autism, Infertility, Depression, In Crisis, Legal Involvement, Post-Hospitalization/Post-Rehab/Post-Psychiatric Care
Ages Served: 5+
Virtual Sessions: DC
In-Person Sessions: N/A
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: Yes
Family Therapy: Yes
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare
EAP: No
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $225 for initial appointment and $100-175 for ongoing sessions.
