- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Amanda
Amanda Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Her practice also focuses on compassion fatigue and issues linked to caregiving, chronic illness, separation, and family of origin concerns.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths that can be used in everyday life. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Conversations cover what’s happening now, what patterns from the past are still active, and small steps to try between meetings.
Amanda draws from client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered as short skills for managing stress and staying present.
She also brings elements of existential work to help people clarify values and purpose when life roles change. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to build momentum for change when someone feels stuck. Narrative approaches help reframe old stories that keep repeating.
Amanda’s style is direct and conversational. She invites practical problem-solving alongside reflection. People who want clear tools and a steady conversational frame may find this approach useful.
Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Amanda uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters most to each person, listening for priorities and working from those. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered to identify thinking and behavior patterns that maintain stress and anxiety, and to practice small changes that alter those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaboration can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of remote work are that sessions can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and make consistency easier when schedules are busy. Some techniques, like brief mindfulness practices or CBT homework, adapt well to remote sessions and can be used between meetings to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, divorce, and family of origin issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using client-centered methods to follow a person’s priorities. Skills and strategies from CBT and mindfulness are offered when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has two decades of professional experience working with adults on the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the scope of her California license.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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