Hi! I’m Amber,
- Your Big Sis
- Mental Health Advocate
- & Friend
I’m a teacher-turned-author, freelance writer, and Author Conservatory student. I love Jesus, my husband Ben, and granola. Growing up, I looked for faith and mental health resources, but found none.
Today, I offer hope for Christians struggling with mental illness that goes beyond simply reading your Bible and praying more. Because you can love Jesus and still suffer from anxiety.
meet Amber
A Very Warm Welcome, it’s Nice to Meet You!
As a child, I realized mental illness was destroying my family. Over the next decade of my teens and early twenties, I became a victim of verbal abuse and had my life threatened on multiple occasions—all from family members.
In college, I realized I needed help and turned to my church. But all they did was encourage me to “give your worries to God,” and “pray more.” And that’s where the help ended.
Over time, these spiritual prescriptions caused self-doubt, confusion, depression, and even more anxiety. When I started therapy, I realized for the first time I wasn’t alone. Together with my counselor, we went beyond simple answers to find true hope and healing. I learned that mental health even affects Christians.
Today, I offer hope for young Christians struggling with mental illness that goes beyond pat Band-aids, Christian cliches, and painful prescriptions. God’s people need real answers; not simple ones.
Get to know me
1. The Title of My Autobiography Would Be:
a work in progress
2. You May be Suprised to Learn:
I can do the splits
3. The Quality that Makes me Successful:
always learing more about Jesus
4. When I’m Not writing, You can Find Me:
working out, dancing, hiking, or traveling.
5. The Best Advice I can Offer You:
Love God; Love others
6. My Most Rewarding Experience to Date:
The journey to Authordom
7. If I wasn’t a writer, I would be A:
Christian counselor
The Credentials
Did you go to college?
Yes! I attended Ohio Christian University from 2014-2019.
I have a B.S in English for AYA (Adolescent to Young Adult) and an A.A. in Biblical Studies.
I attended the Author Conservatory from 2021-2024. I have certificates in Professional and Creative Nonfiction Writing, Mental Health, Business, Research, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Use my referral link here if you’re interested in joining the Conservatory.
Finally, I am a Board Certified Master Christian Mental Health Coach through Light University.
What are you certified to do?
I’m certified by Ohio Christian University to teach English Language Arts/Reading to grades 7-12, including, but not limited to Creating, Professional, and Technical Writing, Journalism, Yearbook, Editing, Research, Advanced English, General English, British Literature, American Literature, Special Topics in Literature, and more. My Biblical degree also enables me to teach all Bible classes and curriculum.
I’m certified by the Author Conservatory in Professional and Creative Nonfiction Writing, Mental Health, Business, Research, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. This means I’m certified to write and teach professionally and help others with multiple skill sets.
I’m certified by Light University to act as a bridge between family and the mental healthcare system. As a Master Christian Mental Health Coach, I can offer 1-1, virtual, in-person, or group sessions. My goal is to provide individuals with serious mental disorders (like anxiety, depression, etc.) access to resources easily, and quickly. I help you manage your symptoms and disorders more effectively, grow closer to God, and develop hope.
Please note: Christian Coaching is not the same as a Licensed Clinical Counselor.
What's your experience?
I’ve spent 10+ years in Educational classrooms. I’ve taught grades 6th-12th in a variety of private and public school settings (including a JDC), and the last five years teaching sophomores.
I’m the 1st place winner of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) 2024 Young Adult Christian Nonfiction Foundation Award.
I’ve been publishing articles on faith and mental health since I started blogging at 16. I’ve published thousands of articles for platforms like Ohio Christian University, Southern Ohio Today, Daughter of Delight, The Rebelution, Kallos Magazine, Crossmap, and Servant Hearted Sisterhood. I’m also a regular contributor for Salem Web Network (iBelieve) where my articles are consistently ranked among the most popular on the site and have received tens of thousands of likes, comments, and shares on Facebook, as well as Whole Hearted Quiet Time, where I have thousands of additional, likes, comments, shares, and saves.
I am newly certified by the AACC (Light University) as a Master of Christian Mental Health Coaching, but am excited to add this credential to my repertoire. I am also certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in Youth Mental Health First Aid USA.
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