Our Team

Amber White

Amber White, MA, LPC is the owner of Firm Foundations Family Counseling, as well as the lead Family Therapist. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and has been practicing for nearly 10 years. 

Amber specializes in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues (family and marital). She uses an interactive, solution-focused approach to therapy. Her approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Amber also uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to treat PTSD and other trauma related issues. She also integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Amber was born and raised in North Louisiana and still lives here, in Monroe. She is married to her loving and supportive husband, Nick White, who is a Louisiana native as well. Nick is now in charge of marketing and promotions, as well as other general business operations, as business manager. Amber and Nick are working hard to grow a quality, local family business, that truly cares about the families they serve. They have been married 12 years and have two wonderful and active sons, Bryan and Micah. The family is very active in the community, especially in their church, Forsythe Church of Christ. Their Christian values shape their daily lives, as well as Amber’s approach to therapy.   

Lindsay Abshier

Lindsay Abshier, MA, PLPC, PLMFT is a full time family therapist at Firm Foundations Family Counseling. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies from Louisiana Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. 

Lindsay works with individuals, couples and families. Her overall goal is to empower her clients to live life the way they truly desire. Every person, couple and family are unique. For this reason, she uses a customized theoretical approach to best fit the needs of each client, including solution-based therapies, collaborative therapy, narrative therapy and others.

In sessions, Lindsay may talk with clients about life struggles, set goals and find solutions, identify personal strengths and sometimes even laugh.. Yes, we may laugh in therapy. Life throws serious things our way. A little laughter often helps during the healing process.

Lindsay works with various client issues and specializes in relationship issues.