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Lisa Amarant

Lisa Amarant, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 65550
NPI
1619156841
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Lisa 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

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Motivational interviewing

About Lisa

Lisa Amarant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 15 years of experience in community mental health. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals so day-to-day life can feel more manageable.

Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices support tolerance of difficult feelings while clarifying personal values.

She also uses client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to build momentum and strengthen motivation for change. Narrative methods help people reframe stories that keep them stuck. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented rather than academic.

Lisa draws on fifteen years working in community settings, where she supported people facing complex stressors and mood challenges. That experience informs a straightforward style that balances practical skills with reflective work. She will help clients set realistic, measurable goals and track progress over time.

People often come for help with communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and searching for life purpose. Lisa works on social anxiety and phobia, forgiveness, and building self-love through small, repeatable practices.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.

BHow sessions work

How ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting hard emotions. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life-direction questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves simple at-home exercises and tracking patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s perspective. The therapist reflects and supports people as they find their own solutions and make decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time based on what is working.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy around work and family demands, and use between-session exercises in real life. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines without promising a specific service.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a mix of client-centered listening and active techniques like CBT and ACT. Sessions emphasize practical skills, goal-setting, and reflective conversation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience in community mental health. That background informs a pragmatic approach to common mood and stress concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice?

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

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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