Uplifting Psychological Services

A Collaborative Approach to Healing 


We're here to support your journey toward healing and self-discovery through a trauma-informed lens. Our team of compassionate psychologists are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming space to help you thrive. We strive for cultural humility, knowing that you are the expert on your experience. 

As mental health providers, we understand the importance of recognizing our own role in privilege and discrimination. We use Pamela Hays' ADDRESSING Model and Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory to resist over-pathologizing behavior that has been adapted to survive mistreatment. We are committed to listening and learning from you, through mutual respect, and we remain accountable for challenging biases and providing care that is truly trauma-informed and affirming. 

Dr. Amber Peterson

Background: University counseling center, inpatient psychiatry, Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Team, University of Washington Autism Center, and primary care. 

Services: 

About me: On the weekends I like being home with my daughter and our big dog, Bella. As a Washington native, I am not afraid to get caught in the rain, though I would much rather be cozy at home! I enjoy connecting with my community, advocating for social justice, and propagating my house plants.


Accepting new clients for assessments and limited openings for therapy. 

Amber Peterson, PsyD, Licensed in WA.

Rates: $200 initial visit, $175/hr follow up

In-Network Plans: Premera, Regence, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United/Optum, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Virtual or in-person in Federal Way

Dr. Alexa Hutzenbiler

Background: University counseling center, community behavioral health hospital, Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Team, forensic state hospital, military medical center, and VA. Currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology.

Services: 

**Not accepting therapy clients at this time

Alexa Hutzenbiler, PsyD

Licensed in WA.

dralexa@alexapsyd.net or 701-390-9218

Rate $160/hr

Out of Network

Virtual only

Hours: Monday 9-3, Tuesday 9-3, Wednesday 10-3, Thursday 9-3, and Friday 9-3

Location: 33600 6th Ave South Suite 240, Federal Way, WA 98003