Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you sign up through our links.

Dr. Amanda Antis

Dr. Amanda Antis, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm, practical therapy for life challenges

Continue with Amanda Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.
  • Focus on depression
  • Skill building
  • Collaborative care

About Amanda

Dr. Amanda Antis is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and other life challenges. Her style is respectful and compassionate, aimed at helping people move toward more satisfying days.

She uses a mix of widely used therapy approaches to fit each person's needs, including acceptance and commitment ideas and cognitive behavior strategies. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small steps, and skills people can use between meetings. Dr. Antis tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all method.

Her practice includes work around trauma and abuse, addiction and substance concerns, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses areas such as attachment problems, communication difficulties, body image, and coping with life changes. The focus is on helping people recognize patterns and try new ways of handling hard moments.

People meet her and set achievable goals together. She often blends problem-solving with learning to accept difficult feelings when that fits the situation. Over time the aim is to build skills that make daily life feel more manageable and meaningful.

If you decide to start, the process involves a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and for rebuilding a sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they tend to cope. Then they will try methods that fit and adjust plans as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue regular work on skills and goals from wherever they are able to join sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?

This practice works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes among other issues.

What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?

Dr. Antis combines approaches such as acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and solution-focused methods to match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

She has 15 years of professional experience providing mental health care in California.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

The clinician is a California LMFT and practices in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats used for sessions.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.

Dr. Amanda AntisContinue with Amanda