- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Values work
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Antis is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and the challenges of big life changes.
She describes work with people who face next-step pressures common in young adulthood - leaving home, starting careers or continuing education, and feeling behind or uncertain. Sessions focus on practical conversations about what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods rather than jargon-filled explanations.
Her background blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are taught to manage strong emotions and reduce self-harm risk. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and solution-focused techniques help people clarify values and take actionable steps toward them.
In the room she draws on a client-centered stance that prioritizes the person’s experience and aims to make sessions collaborative. She also works with issues such as ADHD, attachment concerns, body image, substance use, family problems, and anger. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns that often overlap in early adulthood.
Sessions are offered in English from California. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions. It helps people decide what matters and take steps toward those things even when feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns and uses simple exercises to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for handling intense feelings and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That selection can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid commute time, and use short check-ins when a longer session is hard to arrange. It also allows practice of skills between sessions and the chance to bring real-life examples to discuss. Licensed professionals help set the pace and choose tools that fit how a person prefers to work.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a mix of client-centered care, CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from California-based practice settings.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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