Lisa Amarant, LCSW

Lisa Amarant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in California. She meets people with compassion and respect and helps them take practical steps toward feeling better. Her style blends empathy with gentle challenge so people can change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder. Lisa also helps with communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She pays attention to life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and mood concerns when they come up.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change patterns of thinking that keep problems going. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help clients notice what matters and build a life around those values. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are tools she brings in to increase awareness and strengthen motivation.

Her work is practical and goal-oriented. Together with each person she sets clear goals and breaks them into doable steps. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and focused.

Lisa’s background in community mental health gives her experience with a wide range of mood and stress-related issues. She encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy and supports them through the first steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy during online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult feelings are present.

She approaches treatment collaboratively. Together the therapist and client will look at goals, try a few approaches, and decide what fits best. The plan can change over time so methods match the client's needs and preferences rather than staying fixed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier if internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, and staying connected between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people access therapy from different locations and routines.