- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and mindfulness
About Amanda
Amanda Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, and helps clients thinking about life purpose.
Amanda uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of what feels stuck. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions center on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than on pressure to change quickly.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behavior. She brings in existential ideas to help people clarify values and meaning when a life change has left them uncertain. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are used to support action and steady attention to the present.
People who see Amanda often want help sorting next steps after a breakup, illness, job transition, or parenthood. She also works with those facing chronic pain, veteran-related issues, or isolation and loneliness. Conversations may cover family of origin themes and how past patterns affect current choices.
Amanda describes therapy as a collaborative process. Early sessions typically focus on practical coping, reducing distress, and identifying small experiments clients can try between meetings. Over time the focus can shift toward clearer priorities and steadier daily routines.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amanda commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters to them. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines thoughts and behaviors together and supports practical experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That often means starting with practical coping and then shifting toward values and direction as clarity grows.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Amanda uses her therapeutic approaches to help clients apply what they learn between meetings and to make steady progress that fits daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational, practical work that treats the client as the expert on their life and looks for small steps toward clearer priorities.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a clinician and practices in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and sees clients who are located in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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