“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
Grief
Expertise
Codependency Peer Relationships
Coping Skills Stress
Family Conflict Trauma & PTSD
Life Transitions Women’s Issues
What was your path to becoming a mental health provider?
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in higher education. I enjoyed assisting prospective students, but I found myself unfulfilled after each workday; I simply wanted to help people in a deeper way. Once I left that field, I took a break to discover my career aspirations. After a conversation with a loved one, I was reminded that I've always been the person my friends go to when they want to express their thoughts and feelings. Oftentimes, I'd hear, "You're so easy to talk to” or “I've never told anyone that.” It was then that I realized I wanted to become a psychotherapist so I could help people process their challenges in a nonjudgmental, safe space.
What should someone know about working with you?
Each session, we’ll talk about whatever feels most important to you that day. From the start, we’ll explore your life story to see how past experiences connect to what you’re facing now. As we keep meeting, we’ll build trust through honest conversations, validation and me showing up with care (and a little self disclosure when it helps). Therapy is a team effort. You set the goals and I help you get there. It won’t always feel easy but that’s part of growth. Sometimes I’ll give you reflections or homework to work on between sessions. Lastly, vulnerability is encouraged because it’s how real change happens.
How do you continue learning and building new skills?
I continue learning by deepening my clinical training and exploring new, evidence based approaches. I completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a trauma focused therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel as triggering. I’ve also continued my education in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and somatic therapy, which help clients connect with their inner parts, understand emotional patterns and use body awareness to release stored tension and heal from trauma. Ongoing learning keeps my work informed, integrative and compassionate.
I specialize in relationships, anxiety & grief/loss. These issues can be such a heavy weight to carry! I'd love to walk alongside you to assist so you can begin to breathe again.
I'll use an integrative therapeutic approach that draws from various modalities to best address your unique needs and circumstances. Rather than adhering rigidly to a single therapeutic model, I'll flexibly incorporate techniques from somatic therapy, attachment-based therapy, EMDR therapy and other frameworks as appropriate.
Luis Semidey, LPC
Psychotherapist
Top Specialties
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, 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 Men’s 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.
Coping Skills Peer Relationships
Divorce Perfectionism
Family Conflict Relationship Issues
Grief Self Esteem
Life Transitions Stress
Anxiety
ADHD
Men’s Issues
Expertise
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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Grief/Loss
It feels like your world keeps moving while something inside you has stopped. You can swing between waves of sadness, numbness, anger, and moments where it doesn’t feel real. Even ordinary things can suddenly remind you of what you’ve lost and catch you off guard. Over time, it may have softened, but it comes in waves that show up when you least expect it.
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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.
