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Amber D. Bloom, PhD

Antioch University
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Dr. Amber Bloom is a core faculty member and a licensed mental health counselor and supervisor. Dr. Bloom has a broad range of clinical experience with clients of all ages in various settings including schools, community mental health, and private practice. She has clinical and research interests include neurodiversity, LGBTQ2SAI+ people, religious trauma, and parenting.

Amber D. Bloom

Core Faculty

School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT), Counseling Division

[email protected]

  • PhD, Counselor Education, and Supervision, Texas Christian University
  • MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana Wesleyan University
  • BA, Psychology, Anderson University

In counseling practice and teaching, I strive to co-create a safe, respectful, equitable, and collaborative environment. This doesn’t mean you won’t feel challenged or uncomfortable during this class. I hope you feel some emotional and intellectual discomfort as we subvert our understanding of power and certainty in counseling. I always strive to see my students as whole people with complex lives outside of the classroom. To that end, I value being approachable, open to feedback, and receptive to the needs of each student. Teaching, like counseling, is a profession of constant learning and self-evaluation. I look forward to learning and growing with you!

  • Bloom, A. D., & Thomas, F. (2020). “Write What You Know” (Twain): How to Write a Practical Journal. Journal of Solution Focused Practices, 4, 1-5. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/journalsfp/vol4/iss1/5
  • Karayigit, C. & Bloom, A. D., Rodriguez, M. Parlade, J. & Ozier, M. (2023) Teaching counseling microskills through the use of reflective practice in helping professions. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 17(3).
  • Karayigit, C., Ozier, M., Bloom, A. D., Weaver, M. & Wiltz, S. (2024) Meaning-in-life among emerging adults: An examination of gender, relationship status, and social media use. Journal of Humanistic Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12222
  • Dockery, G. & Bloom, A. D. (2024, February 22). Affirming Queer Neurodivergence: Counseling LGBTQIA Clients with Autism & ADHD. SAIGE 2023 Webinar Series, virtual.
  • Bloom, A. D., Franzen, M., Huyn, J. H., Nowlin, A., Renolds, S. Yoon-Lee, S. (October, 2023). We Are United: An interactive discussion on LGBTGEQIAP+ Pedagogy, Advocacy, and Clinical Competencies for Counselor Educators. ACES 2023 Conference, Denver, CO. (Educational Session).
  • Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Member, SAIGE