- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Focused on self-esteem
About Amanda
Amanda Roman is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with six years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or stuck in depression. Amanda aims to make the first step easier by offering steady support and a calm presence in sessions.
She creates a space where clients can say what they’re thinking and feeling without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on what matters to each person - daily stress, worry, motivation, or self-esteem - and practical steps to feel a bit better between meetings. Amanda listens closely and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of their goals.
Amanda uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations grounded in the client’s experience. She also uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy when those methods fit the situation.
Her work balances acceptance of current struggles with clear action steps for change. That can mean learning new ways to respond to stress, practicing skills to manage intense feelings, or clarifying what matters most in life. Amanda supports clients as they test small changes and notice what helps.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and a supportive listener. If you’re considering therapy, Amanda encourages filling out the short intake questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet and see if it feels like a good match.
How Amanda Brings Client-Centered and Action-Based Work Online
Amanda integrates Client-Centered Therapy with actionable skills so sessions focus on what the client says matters most. Client-Centered Therapy means she follows the client's lead, listens closely, and reflects back what she hears to help people feel understood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is a process Amanda treats as collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which combination of listening and strategies fits their goals and comfort level. That plan can change over time as needs shift and new skills are practiced.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or between errands. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. These practical adjustments help therapy fit into everyday schedules without promising a particular service.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression as primary concerns, and also supports people dealing with guilt, isolation, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, centered on listening and responding to each person's experience. She combines acceptance with practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on mood and stress-related concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.