Amber Shrum, LSW, CADC, is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who earned her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in addiction counseling from Aurora University. With extensive experience in both individual and group outpatient community mental health and substance use treatment, Amber is passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate their journey toward recovery and emotional well-being.

Amber specializes in working with adolescents and adults, addressing a wide array of challenges, including substance use, anxiety, depression, stress management, and the pivotal transition from adolescence to adulthood. She is deeply committed to empowering clients to achieve their recovery goals, embrace life’s transitions, and develop healthy strategies to manage mental health challenges.

Amber takes an integrative and tailored approach to therapy, grounded in evidence-based practices including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, DBT, and ACT. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, she is experienced in working with individuals facing substance use concerns and co-occurring disorders. Her goal-oriented, skills-based approach empowers clients to address present challenges while developing tools for long-term recovery and emotional well-being. Amber’s warm and collaborative style creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can build confidence, resilience, and lasting change.

Whether you’re seeking support to overcome substance use, navigate life’s stressors, or enhance your overall mental health, Amber tailors her care to meet your unique needs. She is devoted to understanding your story, honoring your individuality, and supporting you every step of the way on your path to healing and self-discovery.