“It’s ok not to be ok…
after all, we’re not robots.”
Therapy is for
anyone
Oftentimes, people feel as if they need to be in crisis before seeking out therapy. The truth is, therapy can be used proactively so you don’t end up in a crisis. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, challenges related to ADHD, relationship issues, grief or loss, women’s issues, perfectionism, or men’s issues, we at Discover You Therapy can help!
Meet the Therapists
Amber Semidey, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Owner
Top Specialties
Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Trauma & PTSD
Expertise
Codependency Life Transitions
Coping Skills Peer Relationships
Family Conflict Stress
Grief Women’s Issues
You’re the woman who looks like she has it together but inside, you’re exhausted. You overthink, second guess yourself, struggle to trust or find yourself repeating relationship patterns you swore you’d never repeat. Maybe you’re a people pleaser, struggle with boundaries or feel like your past keeps showing up in your present. You’re not looking for someone to simply teach you coping skills. You want to understand why you feel & respond the way you do. So you can FINALLY create something different.
I help women heal the deeper roots of anxiety, trauma, attachment wounds & relationship patterns. Through EMDR, IFS & somatic therapy, we’ll work with both your mind & body to process what happened, understand your patterns, regulate your emotions & build a stronger, more secure relationship with yourself.
You don’t have to keep being the strong one. You don’t have to minimize what happened or convince yourself you “should be over it” by now. Your patterns make sense & they can change. If you’re ready for deeper, compassionate work & want a Therapist who will truly meet you where you are, I’d love to connect! Reach out for a free 15 min video consultation.
Luis Semidey, LPC
Psychotherapist
Top Specialties
Anxiety
ADHD
Relationship Issues
Expertise
Coping Skills Men’s Issues
Divorce Peer Relationships
Family Conflict Perfectionism
Grief Self Esteem
Life Transitions Stress
What was your path to becoming a mental health provider?
Before becoming a therapist, I was a special education teacher at the high school and post-secondary level. However, throughout my life, I always gravitated towards helping others with life’s challenges. I was always the guy people felt comfortable talking to, or the guy that people came to when they were having challenges. While teaching, I recognized that I found more joy in just talking with the students than anything else. I have always tried to live with motto “be the person you needed when you were younger.” As a kid, I was someone who was in need of therapy, but it wasn’t obvious because I was always a high achiever. So, I’m keenly aware of those who tend to fly under the radar. The ones who seem to have it all together but are fighting an internal battle nobody else sees. This is why I got into this field. To help people who are used to being overlooked feel seen and heard.
What should someone know about working with you?
I take a very person-centered approach, meaning I allow the client to take the session where they want/need to take it for the day. I believe the client is the expert of their own experience, and it’s my job to help them make sense of it and develop strategies to cope with life’s challenges. Depending on the presenting issue, I pull from a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. However, the person-centered approach is present throughout. I take the first session or so to get to know the client’s story, understanding where they came from, what led to their current presenting issue, and what factors could be at play. From there we will explore what’s most important to the client and go from there.
How do you continue learning and building new skills?
I am a psychology nerd through and through, so I am constantly reading psychology-based books, listening to podcasts, watching documentaries, as well as seeking out professional training in various areas. In the future I hope to become trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, and become a Certified Play Therapist.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, and relationship issues, partly because of my own experiences with each. However, I have sought out continuing education and supplementary learning on each topic that I use in my work with clients.
Can you relate?
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Anxiety
Does it feel like your mind is constantly scanning for problems, even when nothing is wrong? You replay conversations, second-guess decisions, and get stuck in endless “what if” thoughts. You body stays on high alert, making it difficult to rest, relax, or fully enjoy the present moment.
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ADHD
Do you notice that your mind is pulled in multiple directions, making it hard to stay focused? You start things with the best intentions, but distractions or shifting attention derail you quickly. Time feels slippery, and you’re constantly losing track of it, procrastinating, or showing up late.
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Trauma & PTSD
You might feel like your body is still reacting to something your mind knows is over. You’re always on edge, easily startled, or avoid people, places, or conversations that remind you of what happened. You might have nightmares, flashbacks, or feel emotionally numb. Other times, it might look like always expecting the worst, struggling to trust others, or wondering why you can't just "move on." You survived, but it may feel like a part of you is still stuck there.
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Perfectionism
You feel like nothing you do is ever quite enough. You set impossibly high standards, then second-guess, revise, or delay things until they feel “just right.” Mistakes can feel heavy, as if they say something about your worth. Even success quickly shifts into focusing on what could have been better.
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Relationship Issues
Whether you’re having challenges with your romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, or other relationships in your life, it can feel like you’re constantly trying to get closeness and distance right. You overthink conversations and replay what was said or unsaid. Small moments can feel heavy and conflict can linger. Even when things are fine, there can be underlying uncertainty in the connection.
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Men's Issues
Do you feel like there’s pressure to “stay strong” and in control even when things feel overwhelming inside? You struggle to express your emotions and end up pushing them down or minimizing them. Stress and self-doubt have shown up as irritability, withdrawal, or shutting down. It has been hard to open up without worrying about how you’ll be seen by others.
