- LMFT in California
- 15 years experience
- Solution focused care
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Antis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Her approach strives to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate so clients feel heard and supported from the start.
Dr. Antis shapes conversations and plans around each person's needs. She uses evidence-informed methods to address current problems and to build practical coping skills. People often work on improving communication, reducing intense emotional reactions, and finding clearer priorities when life feels overwhelming.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing grief, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with family problems, codependency, body-image concerns, eating or substance issues, and survivors of domestic violence. This variety has informed a flexible, problem-solving style in sessions.
Therapy sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Dr. Antis helps clients notice patterns that get in the way and practices small, concrete steps to change them. Sessions can include skills practice, perspective shifts, and planning for difficult moments.
People coming to therapy can expect straightforward language and clear options for next steps. To begin, visitors complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Dr. Antis shapes conversations and plans around each person's needs. She uses evidence-informed methods to address current problems and to build practical coping skills. People often work on improving communication, reducing intense emotional reactions, and finding clearer priorities when life feels overwhelming.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing grief, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with family problems, codependency, body-image concerns, eating or substance issues, and survivors of domestic violence. This variety has informed a flexible, problem-solving style in sessions.
Therapy sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Dr. Antis helps clients notice patterns that get in the way and practices small, concrete steps to change them. Sessions can include skills practice, perspective shifts, and planning for difficult moments.
People coming to therapy can expect straightforward language and clear options for next steps. To begin, visitors complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a more meaningful life, and can help with anxiety, avoidance, and chronic stress.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions to relationship, self-esteem, and life-change concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions often include practical skill-building, such as identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also allow sessions without being on camera or with lower bandwidth when that better suits the client. Licensed professionals can help determine which session rhythm and setup will work best for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma and abuse issues, plus depression and addictions. The profile also lists topics like grief, anger, ADHD, family problems, and body image.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, using skills practice and focused conversation to address immediate problems and build coping strategies.
What experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including mood, behavior, and relationship challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.