Amber Cress, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin TX
I create a grounded, compassionate space where clients can explore whatever is arising—without pressure to “fix” or rush. I work collaboratively, inviting your inner knowing to guide the pace and direction of our work.
Whether you're processing trauma, preparing for a psychedelic journey, or integrating insights from one, I help you stay connected to yourself in the process. Sessions may include talk therapy, parts work, somatic tracking, dreamwork, or intention setting. I also support couples and individuals navigating relationships, identity shifts, and spiritual emergence.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and veteran with a deep commitment to trauma healing and human dignity. My work is rooted in helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom after complex experiences—whether from military service, relationship ruptures, childhood trauma, or major life transitions.
Alongside traditional therapy, I offer preparation and integration support for individuals engaging with psychedelics in retreat or ceremonial settings. I’ve collaborated with organizations such as The Mission Within and The Hope Project, supporting veterans, spouses, and survivors of trafficking in reclaiming agency, clarity, and connection.
My passion is in walking beside people as they untangle from old roles, self-protections, and cultural conditioning—so they can live in deeper alignment with who they truly are.
Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Coaching
Trauma-informed coaching for clients preparing for or returning from psychedelic journeys. Includes intention work, internal mapping, safety planning, and post-journey integration support.
Medicine Work Support Packages
Bundled 1:1 packages to support your full arc of experience—preparation, journey intention, and integration. Designed for individuals working with ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, psilocybin, or MDMA-assisted work in retreat, ceremonial, or clinical settings. (Virtual or in-person.)
Veteran Integration Support
Specialized support for veterans navigating moral injury, identity reformation, or trauma recovery, particularly after psychedelic-assisted experiences. Combines somatic, narrative, and relational work.
Couples Integration & Support
Support for partners navigating post-medicine shifts, spiritual growth, trauma healing, or relational repair. Focused on communication, boundaries, intimacy, and staying connected through transformation.