Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 114538
- NPI
- 1306561584
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Amani supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Life transitions
- Women's issues
About Amani
Amani Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and women's issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Amani grew up in Los Angeles in a family active in social services. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. Early work included child welfare with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, which shaped her understanding of how trauma, racism, and social injustice affect people's lives.
In practice she helps people navigate major transitions and the practical fallout of grief and loss. She works with clients to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning and meaningful goals. Conversations are direct and practical - identifying patterns, developing coping strategies, and setting concrete next steps.
Her approach is collaborative. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts interventions to each person's situation. The therapist and client decide together what strategies to try and how to measure progress.
Amani offers services in California and uses a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Amani uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and problem-solving to manage anxiety and stress, teaching concrete strategies people can use between sessions. Another approach centers on grief and life transitions, helping clients name losses, process emotions in manageable steps, and plan daily routines that restore functioning.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan as progress is assessed, so the approach evolves with the client's needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, and sessions without video reduce bandwidth needs. Confirm which session formats Amani currently offers when scheduling to match the approach and the practical needs of everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication issues, isolation and women's concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts interventions to each person's situation. Work is collaborative and focused on practical skills and clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing social worker. Her background includes work in child welfare and community-focused practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in California. Services are offered to clients located in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the plan selected.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers