Dr. Amanda Antis

Dr. Amanda Antis is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical tools people can use right away. She listens carefully and works to make therapy understandable and doable for everyday life.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on problem solving, building coping skills, and reducing distress from issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She also addresses addictions, relationship strain, and challenges linked to ADHD and trauma and abuse.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She adapts the pace and methods to match a person’s situation and goals. Techniques come from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, along with client-centered and solution-focused work.

Over 15 years she has helped people regain confidence, handle life changes, and manage emotions that feel overwhelming. She pays attention to attachment, communication problems, and patterns such as codependency or control issues. She also supports people dealing with body image, eating concerns, and substance-related problems.

Dr. Antis aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for honest conversation. She helps people set realistic steps and practice skills between sessions. If someone wants help sorting priorities and reducing emotional reactivity, she offers steady guidance and practical strategies.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or anger. It tends to involve specific exercises and homework between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client’s lead and builds understanding through empathy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration can continue as progress is reviewed and adjustments are needed.

The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use tools and worksheets between meetings and move at a pace that suits day-to-day demands.