- psychodynamic work
- cognitive behavioral techniques
- expressive arts use
About Amanda
Amanda Ly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with six years of counseling experience. She works with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, eating concerns, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from California.
She blends psychodynamic work and cognitive behavioral approaches. Psychodynamic work looks at how past patterns influence current reactions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on changing thinking and behavior with practical, evidence-based steps. Amanda uses those approaches to help people understand where their anger and frustration come from and to practice different responses.
Her background includes years working with adolescents and transitional aged youth, which informed her use of creative and expressive arts as a tool. In practice she draws on those techniques when they fit a person’s needs, using simple activities to surface feelings and create new habits. The result is a mix of talking and hands-on exercises.
Sessions tend to be interactive and focused on real-life change. People looking to manage temper, reduce resentment, or cope with someone else’s anger can expect concrete skills and reflection on patterns that keep problems repeating. The therapist helps set clear goals and reviews progress over time.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are billed through a cancellable subscription model. International clients are not currently accepted.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Amanda draws on psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques in her work. Psychodynamic work helps people notice how past experiences shape current reactions, which can clarify why anger shows up. Cognitive behavioral techniques break down situations and teach concrete skills to change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will help clients test what fits best by discussing goals, trying exercises, and adjusting methods as progress is reviewed. The process is practical: pick an issue, try a strategy, and see what changes in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, choose whether to be on camera, and practice skills in the places where problems occur. Licensed professionals can adapt activities like worksheets or expressive exercises to work over remote sessions, and Amanda will help tailor that work to each person’s goals.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with temper, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and stress from living with another person’s anger.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a blend of psychodynamic work and cognitive behavioral techniques, combining reflection on patterns with practical behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.