Amber Dittberner

I’m a compassionate mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals create meaningful, lasting change. I support people navigating challenges such as addiction, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.

I believe therapy should feel collaborative, practical, and grounded in genuine connection. Together, we explore the underlying factors contributing to current struggles, build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier ways of managing life’s challenges. My approach is warm, approachable, and tailored to each individual, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based practices, and person-centred care.

Having been sober from alcohol since 2011, I also bring lived experience and a deep understanding of the recovery journey into my work. I understand how vulnerable and personal healing can be, and I strive to meet every client with empathy, compassion, and hope.

Whether you are working toward sobriety, improving relationships, setting healthier boundaries, managing stress, rebuilding confidence, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, I am here to support you at a pace that feels comfortable and realistic for you.

Healing is possible, and you do not have to go through it alone. It would be an honour to support you on your journey toward greater balance, healing, and well-being.

• Applied Counselling Certificate — University of Manitoba (2018)  
• Specialized training in addiction counselling through the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba  
• Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association since 2017  
• Former President of the Manitoba Chapter Board of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association  
• Over 5 years of counselling experience supporting individuals with addiction and mental health challenges  
• Lived experience in long-term recovery, sober from alcohol since 2011  
• Experience supporting clients with addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, emotional overwhelm, and relationship challenges  
• Uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based methods, and person-centred care  

• Addiction & Recovery Support 
• Alcohol Use Disorder & Sobriety 
• Anxiety & Depression 
• Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills 
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building 
• Relationship & Boundary Challenges 
• Stress & Burnout Management 
• Relapse Prevention 
• Codependency 
• Life Transitions & Personal Growth 
• Trauma-Informed Support 
• Motivational Interviewing 
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 
• Person-Centred & Strengths-Based Counselling 
• Recovery Coaching & Peer Support