Key details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 100476
- NPI1023563145
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Psychodynamic influences
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Expressive arts use
About Amanda
Amanda Ly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are handling stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long lectures. Language used in sessions is English.
Clients meet a therapist who combines psychodynamic ideas with cognitive behavioral approaches. Psychodynamic work looks at how earlier experiences shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns with evidence-based exercises.
Amanda has spent years working with adolescents and transitional aged youth, and she incorporates creative and expressive arts when it helps a person connect or learn about themselves. She aims for sessions that are interactive and practical, using activities and conversation to build skills people can use between meetings.
She describes her style as collaborative and direct. Treatment plans are developed together and adjusted as goals change. The work often includes tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing new responses, and reflecting on patterns that keep repeating.
Amanda practices in California and uses language that is straightforward and approachable. Her background blends talk therapy with hands-on techniques. People who want clearer ways to manage anger, stress, or relationship strain will find focused, skills-based sessions that emphasize real-world strategies.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions support them
Psychodynamic work explores how earlier experiences influence current reactions. In plain terms this often means talking about recurring patterns and noticing how past relationships show up in anger, anxiety, or conflicts. It can help people understand why they react the way they do. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. That might include tracking triggers, practicing alternative responses, and trying short behavioral experiments between sessions to see what changes. These methods are useful for anger, stress, and mood concerns. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - for example, connecting from a quieter location, using a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum with the skills they practice between appointments.Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, trauma and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends psychodynamic ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and uses creative expressive elements when helpful. Sessions are described as interactive and practical.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience working in California and with adolescents and transitional aged youth in prior roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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