- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Values-based work
About Lisa
Lisa Amarant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience in community mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens and also challenges negative thought patterns when needed. Sessions often include practical tools to manage overwhelming feelings and to break cycles of self-blame. She uses a mix of therapies to match what a person finds most helpful.
Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life behavior. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she follows a person's pace and priorities in sessions.
She also brings mindfulness techniques to build awareness of strong emotions without being swept away by them. Motivational Interviewing is used when people feel stuck and need help finding reasons to change. Therapy is collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted over time.
If someone is carrying guilt or shame, sessions aim to name those feelings and look at the behaviors and beliefs that keep them active. The work is practical, steady, and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. In practice this can mean identifying what really matters beyond guilt and then testing short, doable actions that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviors to check if those thoughts are accurate. This method is often used for anxiety, depression, and for reducing recurring self-critical thinking. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes following a person's pace and priorities, letting the client guide what to address while the therapist reflects and supports. That approach helps when shame or guilt needs careful, steady attention. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts them over time based on what helps in day-to-day life. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for meetings during a lunch break or quieter part of the day. Some approaches translate well to a phone check-in or a video meeting; discuss which format will best support the work you want to do.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as guilt and shame, self-esteem, and isolation.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps name the feelings, examines the thoughts behind them, and uses practical methods to reduce their hold on daily life.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style mixes listening with gentle challenge. She uses structured techniques alongside supportive conversation to work toward clear goals.
How much 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 an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What should I know about cost and payment?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.