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Amber Lovato, LCSW, Clinical Lead

As Clinical Lead of the Fort Lauderdale office at Caring Therapists, Amber provides guidance, support, and oversight to the local clinical team. With a focus on collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care, she ensures that therapists have the tools and support they need to provide exceptional services to clients. Passionate about mentorship and growth, Amber helps cultivate a warm, inclusive environment where both clients and clinicians can thrive. 

What can I expect in my first few sessions with?

In our initial sessions together, you can anticipate gaining a clearer understanding of the nature of therapy and its boundaries. We will collaborate to establish goals that specifically address the challenges that led you to seek therapy. Together, we will create a safe space where you feel acknowledged and understood. Additionally, these early sessions will provide us with the opportunity to build rapport and trust, which are essential for a fruitful therapeutic process.

What makes you different from other therapists?

What distinguishes my approach from that of other therapists is my commitment to viewing you as an individual rather than just another client. I aim to help you recognize that you are more than your challenges and that meaningful change is attainable. My goal is to engage in ongoing learning to provide my clients with the most current information in the fields of psychology and social work. Furthermore, I believe it is essential to consider you as a whole person—mentally, physically, and spiritually—to ensure that I deliver the highest quality of care.

What inspired you to become a therapist?

My journey to becoming a therapist is deeply rooted in my experiences growing up in an environment where the effects of mental health were often overlooked, impacting not just individuals but families as well. Witnessing substance abuse and mental health struggles firsthand opened my eyes to the importance of addressing these issues for a person to lead a fulfilling and happy life. One of the most rewarding aspects of this work is partnering with individuals who feel that things may never improve and then witnessing their journey toward hope and healing. It’s moments like these that reaffirm my passion for the transformative power of therapy.