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Lisa Amarant, LCSW

California LCSW supporting anxiety and mood challenges
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Mood and bipolar support
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Lisa Amarant

Lisa Amarant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience in community mental health. She approaches therapy with dignity, respect, and compassion, offering empathetic support while also gently challenging negative thought patterns when helpful. Her practice focuses on working with stress and anxiety, anger and anger management, self-esteem and self-love, as well as mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.

Lisa draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each person. She collaborates with clients to set clear, personalized treatment goals and adjusts the approach as progress unfolds. Lisa recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and acknowledges the effort involved in reaching out for support, offering steady guidance through the early steps of care.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Amarant have?

Lisa Amarant has 15 years of professional experience, primarily working in community mental health.

Is Lisa Amarant a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her California license is CA LCSW 65550.

In which languages does Lisa Amarant provide therapy?

Lisa provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Amarant located?

Lisa is located in California.

How can I work with Lisa Amarant as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Amarant through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Amarant work with international clients?

Lisa Amarant does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Amarant cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action in line with their values. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and persistent mood-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance that lets clients lead the pace of exploration; this approach supports self-esteem, self-love, and personal discovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and gently shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools that often help with anxiety, depression, anger, and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access, making it easier to continue work around busy lives or caregiving responsibilities. These formats also allow therapists to use the same core techniques across different communication styles so that support can fit into varied routines and contexts.

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