

Amber Utter, MA, LPC, NCC, CIMHP
For over 7 years Amber has provided a comforting and confidential environment for people of all ages to find inner peace and healing through the counseling experience. She views herself as a helper, not a fixer. Her approach is energetic and empowering, balanced with compassion and warmth. She has a heart for children, teens and adults needing support and guidance through the healing process. Amber is primarily client centered with a trauma informed, holistic and integrative approach utilizing:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy
- Spiritual/Strengths Based Therapy
- Integrative Mental Health Modalities
Amber specializes in:
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Assertiveness/Communication/Boundaries skills
- Spiritual Integration
- Integrative Mental Health
Her other focuses include:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping/Emotional Regulation Skills
- Grief and bereavement
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Conflict
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse/Trauma
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
Amber received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Emporia State University in 2002. She completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2015. She holds memberships in the American Association for Christian
Counselors (AACC) and in the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
Alice, a Bernedoodle and therapy dog in training, is also a fixture in Amber’s office. Alice provides comfort and snuggles, as well as comic relief at times; clients look forward to greeting her when they come to sessions.
When not at work Amber loves to exercise and ride bicycles with her husband, Paul. She also enjoys good food, helping her community through local events and fundraisers and reading a good book on slow weekends.
For the initial session, fees are $150 and $125 thereafter. Amber is not on insurance panels, however, she can provide documentation for clients to submit claims to their insurance. She does accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts. For additional questions or to schedule an appointment, please call or email Amber directly.
Schedule:
Amber sees clients in Lee’s Summit, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Amber’s Contact Information:
To schedule an appointment, please call Amber.
Telephone: 816-892-0575 Facsimile: 888-827-4136
Email: counseloramber@gmail.com




Professional counseling provided with integrity, compassion and grace.
Contact information
Meredith Gardner, MS, LPC, NCC
816-944-3684
Meredith.Gardner@hushmail.com
Madeline Cramer, MA, LPC, NCC
816-286-4803
cramercounseling@hushmail.com
Amber Utter, MA, LPC, NCC, CIMHP
816-892-0575
counseloramber@gmail.com
Judy Gardner, MS, BSN, RN, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Mediator
816-287-0032
judy.gardner@hushmail.com


Therapy Animals
Alice – Therapy Dog in Training
Alice is our newest Therapy Dog in Training. She is a Bernadoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle Mix), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Alice is shy and loving, and will make the rounds to make sure everyone is taken care of.
Ziggy – Therapy Dog in Training
Ziggy is one of our Therapy Dogs in Training. She is a Maltese-Yorkie mix (Morkie), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Ziggy has completed Advanced Training, which was two 6-week full time trainings. She is and excited member of the staff, and wants you to feel welcome and safe.
Benefits of Pets in Therapy–
- Decreases isolation and
depression
- Provides comfort
- Lowers anxiety and decreases agitation
- Act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response
- Releases relaxation-producing hormones
- Diminishes physical pain
- Increases socialization/encourages communication
- Increased focus
Schedule:
Please let your therapist know if you would like Alice or Ziggy to join your session.
Professional counseling provided with integrity, compassion and grace.
Contact information
Amber Utter, MA, LPC, NCC, CIMHP
816-892-0575
counseloramber@gmail.com
Madeline Cramer, MA, LPC
816-286-4803
cramercounseling@hushmail.com
Judy Gardner, MS, BSN, RN, LPC, NCC
816-718-3528
judy.gardner@hushmail.com


Therapy Animals
Alice – Therapy Dog in Training
Alice is our newest Therapy Dog in Training. She is a Bernadoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle Mix), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Alice is shy and loving, and will make the rounds to make sure everyone is taken care of.
Ziggy – Therapy Dog in Training
Ziggy is one of our Therapy Dogs in Training. She is a Maltese-Yorkie mix (Morkie), bred to be sweet, loving, and is hypo-allergenic. Ziggy has completed Advanced Training, which was two 6-week full time trainings. She is and excited member of the staff, and wants you to feel welcome and safe.
Benefits of Pets in Therapy–
- Decreases isolation and
depression
- Provides comfort
- Lowers anxiety and decreases agitation
- Act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response
- Releases relaxation-producing hormones
- Diminishes physical pain
- Increases socialization/encourages communication
- Increased focus
Schedule:
Please let your therapist know if you would like Alice or Ziggy to join your session.
Professional counseling provided with integrity, compassion and grace.
Contact information
Amber Utter, MA, LPC, NCC, CIMHP
816-892-0575
counseloramber@gmail.com
Madeline Cramer, MA, LPC
816-286-4803
cramercounseling@hushmail.com
Judy Gardner, MS, BSN, RN, LPC, NCC
816-718-3528
judy.gardner@hushmail.com