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CA Psychologist 29962

Dr. Amy Wytiaz, CA Psychologist 29962

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Amy

Dr. Amy Wytiaz integrates evidence-based therapies into a collaborative, client-centered practice.

Background and approach

She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, and ADHD. With a focus on practical skills and values-driven change, she helps clients translate insight into concrete steps toward more balanced daily functioning.

Licensed as a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 29962), Dr. Wytiaz brings 12 years of professional experience working with adults and adolescents across a wide range of clinical presentations.

Her background includes treating addiction and co-occurring conditions, addressing attachment and intimacy issues, and offering couples therapy informed by emotion-focused methods alongside other modalities. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and an individualized treatment plan that considers each person’s cultural background and life context.

Clients can expect a tailored approach that prioritizes therapeutic rapport and practical strategies for coping with life changes, grief, anger, sleep concerns, career stress, and self-esteem challenges. Dr.

Wytiaz frames therapy as a partnership that supports clients through change with compassion and measurable steps toward their goals.

Approach-driven online therapy tailored to your needs

Dr. Wytiaz uses therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes values-based action and mindfulness skills to reduce avoidance and build a meaningful life, making it useful for stress, relational strain, and persistent emotional patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work; the therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. That collaborative process helps shape a personalized plan that can blend elements of different models as needed.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility and access. These formats allow continuity of care around schedules and geographic constraints while supporting skills practice, check-ins, and paced therapeutic progress with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Wytiaz address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related issues, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, ACT, DBT elements, attachment work, and emotion-focused strategies tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including targeted work treating addictions and many co-occurring mental health conditions.
Where is Dr. Wytiaz licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 29962 and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Interested clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English