About the Owner
Amber Williams, MA, is the founder of A Guided Rise, LLC, a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to supporting relational, emotional, and organizational growth. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowie State University. While she is a provisionally licensed professional counselor, her business focuses on non-clinical coaching and consulting to maintain ethical clarity and increase accessibility. If you are interested in mental health therapy, please see her bio at laradacounseling.com.
Amber brings over five years of supervisory and project management experience in outpatient and behavioral health settings. She has three years of experience in applied behavior analysis as a technician and operations coordinator, two years as a therapist and a year of crisis work. Her research interests include exploring resiliency factors for families to increase emotional regulation and relationship quality.
She partners with individuals, couples, schools, and organizations to provide client-centered, skill-based support that leads to meaningful and sustainable change. Her work focuses on emotional intelligence, communication, leadership development, trauma-informed practices, and staff wellness, particularly for communities navigating marginalization and systemic barriers.
Amber believes that people and organizations grow best when they are equipped with practical tools and supported in applying them with intention. Her coaching style is grounded, collaborative, and empowering, helping clients lead with clarity, confidence, and care.
Misson & Values
At A Guided Rise, our mission is to empower individuals, couples, and organzations with the tools and insight needed to thrive emotionally and relationally. Through compassionate, mental health-informed coaching, we foster stronger connections, healthier communication, and emotionally intelligent environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
Why the name "A Guided Rise"?
A Guided Rise" reflects the belief that growth is possible when we are supported, seen, and equipped with the right tools. Whether you're an individual navigating life transitions, a couple rebuilding trust, or an organization striving for emotionally intelligent leadership, rising into your next chapter doesn’t have to be done alone.
The “rise” symbolizes empowerment, elevation, and transformation. “Guided” speaks to the collaborative, client-centered nature of the work — you're in control of your path, and I’m here to offer grounded support, skills, and insight along the way.
This name honors both the courage it takes to grow and the power of intentional guidance. It’s not about being fixed — it’s about being lifted.
Trauma-Informed Coaching
Being trauma-informed isn’t just a method—it’s a mindset I bring into every space I hold.
My approach is rooted in an understanding of how trauma shows up in the body, in behaviors, and in the parts of ourselves that feel silenced, overworked, or shut down. I pay attention to the nervous system, to what feels safe or not, and to the importance of honoring choice and autonomy at every step.
Through years of clinical work and deep listening, I’ve seen how often people move through life without ever being given the space to heal, to pause, or to reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. My role is not to fix—but to guide, support, and help remove the internal barriers that make growth feel out of reach.
You are the expert on your life. I’m here to walk with you, offer tools, and help you rise—on your terms, in your time.
