Amber Rentfro (Dealy) , LPC

Amber Rentfro (Dealy) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who brings three years of clinical experience to supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and a range of relationship and life challenges. She entered this work intentionally, shaped by her own experiences of struggle and growth, and believes that personal insight strengthens her ability to guide others toward healing.

Her approach centers on being present and truly understanding each person - a stance she views as essential to helping someone regain a sense of wholeness. She works with individuals facing mood disorders, addictions, parenting and caregiver stress, attachment and relationship difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns. Her practice also includes work with complex presentations such as co-occurring disorders, dissociation, and histories of abuse and trauma.

Amber integrates a range of evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She combines these approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs and has applied these modalities in both clinical work and personal therapy. She typically checks messages on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10pm. Amber describes this work as a passion and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to support people who take the step to seek help.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive patterns. It is often used when emotion regulation and relationship challenges are central concerns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional charge associated with them through structured recall and guided bilateral stimulation. It is commonly used for clients with trauma histories and related symptoms.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress and for building coping skills that support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Amber collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and ongoing support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options help people connect with licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.