- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Life purpose work
About Lisa
Lisa Amarant is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience in community mental health. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder. Lisa also focuses on life purpose, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Her style combines straightforward conversation with practical techniques. She listens to what matters most and gently challenges unhelpful thought patterns. Sessions often center on small steps clients can try between meetings to test new behaviors and notice what changes.
Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems in place. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who feel stuck or unsure how to move forward.
She aims to help people clarify what matters to them and take manageable actions toward those values. Work often includes setting short goals, practicing communication skills, and addressing perfectionism or control needs that create stress. Lisa also helps people process shame, regret, and relationships to reduce isolation.
For someone feeling directionless after a job change, breakup, or health shift, Lisa offers a practical way to sort options and try new steps. To begin, follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
Practical therapy approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when hard feelings are present. It focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing behavior that fits personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of their own priorities and decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will discuss which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts techniques as people test what helps them move forward.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping appointments that might otherwise be skipped. Online work can make it easier to follow through on homework or try communication skills between meetings. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and run.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder, plus issues like communication problems, control struggles, guilt, and loneliness.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style blends practical skills and reflective work. She uses techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and to notice feelings without getting overwhelmed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the site; the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.