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Dr. Amanda Antis, LMFT

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Amanda

Dr. Amanda Antis brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California.

Background and approach

She uses evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to self-esteem and motivation. Dr.

Antis emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's circumstances. Her practice also addresses a broad range of additional concerns such as addictions, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and various personality and attachment issues.

She draws on approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, client-centered principles, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, goal-oriented support. Dr.

Antis encourages clients to view seeking help as a courageous step and aims to empower them through collaboration and clear direction.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions when avoidance gets in the way of living a valued life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured strategies and practical exercises, which can relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotions and relationship-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to blend methods in a way that supports progress and feels manageable for the client.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and for different communication styles. These options allow continuity of care across locations within California and can make it easier to work on skills between sessions while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered empathy with practical, evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to tailor therapy to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced as a licensed therapist for 15 years, working with a wide variety of concerns and applying multiple therapeutic approaches.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California, listed with the credential CA LMFT 79280.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English