Lisa Amarant

Practical, compassionate therapy for mood and stress issues

LCSW California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Amarant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who draws on 15 years of experience in community mental health to support people navigating mood and life challenges.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, empathic stance, helping clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking while also validating their experience. Her clinical work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, and self-esteem concerns, alongside related issues such as isolation, guilt and shame, control struggles, and questions of life purpose.

In session she partners with clients to set clear, personalized goals and uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She emphasizes respectful challenge when it benefits progress, while maintaining compassion and dignity.

Prospective clients are invited to take the first step toward change by completing the intake process and scheduling an initial appointment according to availability.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she draws on; it emphasizes noticing inner experiences, clarifying values, and taking committed action toward a meaningful life even when uncomfortable feelings arise. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering a nonjudgmental, empathic stance that supports personal growth and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each client to clarify goals, try suitable techniques, and adjust methods as needed so the work fits the person’s needs and preferences. Clients can expect to co-create a plan that balances practical strategies with values-driven goals.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or for those who prefer remote care. These formats allow continuity of treatment across locations within California and make it easier to schedule regular sessions while maintaining therapeutic momentum.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with clients facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder, and also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines empathy and respectful challenge, using practical techniques to shift thinking alongside supportive listening to help clients move toward their goals.

How much experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 15 years of professional work experience in community mental health, bringing that background to her current clinical practice.

What credentials and location should I know?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential CA LCSW 65550 and practices in California.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English