Therapist profile
Dr. Amanda Antis, LMFT
California
LMFT specializing in relationships and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 79280
- NPI
- 1992838494
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Codependency focus
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Antis is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and addiction-related problems. She also addresses issues like low self-esteem, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.
Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered attitude. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and to set short-term attainable goals.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and then works on clear, doable steps. That might mean learning skills to manage anxiety, building boundaries around relationships, or shifting patterns that feed codependent behavior. Progress is tracked in concrete ways rather than vague promises.
She has particular experience supporting people affected by family problems, domestic violence, and substance issues. Other focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, and eating-related concerns. The work can include coping strategies for life changes and reducing compassion fatigue.
Sessions are conducted in English from California. Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns where someone keeps putting others first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, mood instability, and boundary setting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans together. Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on what helps in day-to-day life rather than a fixed program.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills between meetings and apply changes directly in their everyday routines. Licensed professionals can discuss which session length and setup will best support the client's needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, and related struggles such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical therapies like ACT, CBT, and DBT to teach skills and set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a California licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located in California.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.