Therapist profile
Dr. Amanda Antis, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 79280
- NPI1992838494
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
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About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Antis is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction concerns, grief, anger, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in California.
In sessions she uses a mix of practical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She aims to make conversations straightforward and focused so people can leave with useful tools. That can include new ways of noticing triggers, shifting unhelpful thinking, or practicing short skills for handling intense emotion.
Dr. Antis also addresses issues like codependency, communication problems, body image, and problems related to substance use. She draws on fifteen years of practice to help people untangle patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. Work often moves between talking strategies and practicing concrete coping skills.
Her approach emphasizes respect and sensitivity during sessions. She and the client shape goals together and pick methods that fit what the person wants to change. The overall aim is clearer thinking, steadier behavior, and more control over responses to stress and anger.
To start, people use the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that align with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and sharpening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize values-based action, skill training, or cognitive restructuring.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help on work breaks or when a quicker appointment is needed.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, ADHD and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends practical therapies and keeps sessions focused on skills and problem solving. Conversations aim to produce usable tools for managing emotion and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a licensed therapist in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.