Profile / United States
Lisa Amarant, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and behaviors
- ACT and mindfulness techniques
- Goal focused skill work
About Lisa
Lisa Amarant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience in community mental health. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
She uses practical methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the main approaches she uses to help people test and change patterns that maintain distress. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered approaches, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative work as appropriate.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps. She talks through thoughts and behaviors, introduces small experiments to try between sessions, and strengthens skills for managing mood and anxiety. She pays attention to what works day to day and adjusts plans as needed.
Her background in community mental health shaped a direct, practical style. She aims to balance respect for each person’s experience with gentle challenge when thoughts or habits are keeping them stuck. Treatment planning is collaborative and goal oriented.
If someone chooses to begin, the usual first steps are a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled session to set initial goals. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Translate to Online Sessions
Lisa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods into sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT emphasizes noticing internal experiences and committing to actions that reflect personal values. Client-centered work prioritizes clear listening and reflecting so clients can shape their own goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as progress is made and can change over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people schedule brief check-ins or longer sessions around work or school. It can also allow someone to choose audio-only meetings if bandwidth or comfort with video is an issue. Ask about available session types when completing the questionnaire so the format matches practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also addresses isolation, social anxiety, guilt, and life purpose.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Sessions often include experiments and skill practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working in community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LCSW credential and practices with that license in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.