Amber St. Marie is an accomplished Licensed Professional Counselor and LPC Supervisor, as well as a Ph.D. student in the Science of Psychology, Data, and Research program at the University of Oklahoma. Her academic work explores motivation, identity, and bias across educational and lifespan contexts. A major area of focus involves projects related to educational equity, including the unique challenges faced by international students and the professional experiences of classroom teachers. These areas reflect a broader commitment to identifying and addressing systemic influences on learning, belonging, and well-being. In addition, a secondary area of focus involves understanding how early relational experiences - such as parental conditional regard - related to later-life engagement in behaviors like physical activity. These questions are approached using evidence based theories, including Intergroup Threat Theory and Self-Determination Theory. 

Her methodological training includes structural equation modeling and the use of the PROCESS macro for moderated and mediated models. She values research that not only advances theory but also has a practical implication for intervention, programming, and policy. She is especially interested in work that informs and supports underrepresented and underserved populations.

Alongside her academic work, she maintains a private counseling practice focused on relational functioning and later life transitions. Long-term she hopes to bridge research, clinical insight, and policy through a combination of private practice, consultation, and applied research in educational or governmental settings.

Outside of her professional work, Amber values time with family, opportunities for travel, and staying active through regular strength training and hiking. She enjoys exploring historical sites, experiencing new cultures, and peaceful landscapes. These personal interests support her professional values and long-term well-being.