Doctoral Candidate
Arizona State University
Amber is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at Arizona State University (ASU). She earned her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Florida, with a minor in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. She then earned her Master’s in Education with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami. Amber considers herself to be a scientist-practitioner, utilizing her knowledge of empirical research as a foundation to her clinical practice. Her research interests include the neuropsychological and emotional outcomes of immigration on families in the U.S., as well as the advancement of assessments to better understand neurodivergence. She is currently conducting an independent research project titled "Beyond the Dichotomy: Cognitive Proficiency and Executive Functioning Profiles in Children and Adolescents with ADHD". Amber’s clinical interests include the evaluative and diagnostic processes, with the goal to provide developmentally appropriate educational, cognitive, and psychological treatment recommendations for patients and families. Amber has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health clinics, private practice, hospitals, and residential treatment centers. She recently completed a two-year neuropsychology rotation at the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Currently, Amber is an advanced practicum student at The Nicholls Group in Scottsdale, Arizona where she conducts neuropsychological evaluations, as well as provides individual and family therapy. In addition to research and clinical work, Amber also enjoys teaching. She currently teaches Career Development in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Department.