Amanda Roman
Compassionate, practical therapy for stress and mood
LMFT California
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Amanda
Amanda Roman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Background and approach
She brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and helps clients explore motivation, confidence, and feelings that get in the way of daily life. Her work also touches on communication struggles, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and questions of life purpose.
She emphasizes creating an open environment where thoughts and emotions can be expressed honestly, and she partners with clients to identify practical steps toward greater emotional balance and self-compassion. Amanda uses evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance-based and client-centered techniques, adapting methods to each person's needs.
She encourages the small but meaningful decisions that add up to a more fulfilling life and offers steady support throughout the process.
Practical approaches for online emotional work
CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or self-critical thinking; it helps clients learn concrete skills to manage difficult moments and test new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with values-based action, encouraging people to make meaningful choices despite uncomfortable feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a supportive therapeutic relationship to help individuals find their own insights and build self-compassion.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may include skill practice, reflective dialogue, and flexible adjustments to techniques over time to match what proves most helpful.
Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow work to continue from home or elsewhere. These options support consistent access to care and allow clients to use the communication style that best suits their daily life and therapeutic goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English