Amanda Andersen, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
San Clemente, CA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I specialize in trauma and complex family dynamics. I am EMDR Certified and use many alternative modalities to specifically match your unique processing system.
Hi, I am Amanda and I am a marriage and Family Therapist licensed in WI and CA. I will ensure we build trust and take the time needed to really know who you are how you would like to move as your future self. I offer Clinical Supervision; approved by CAMFT and Bord of Behavioral Science.
I am in Association with (CAMFT) California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and American Association of Marriage and family Therapists (AAMFT)
After our first session, clients typically tell me they feel grounded and empowered to take the next step in our therapy journey. I want to hear your story and understand your world. I work from an acceptance and integration framework to help support you in reaching your highest self. It is important for me to make sure you feel comfortable during each session.
I will help you navigate unique and complex life difficulties. By building a foundation of understanding, self-acceptance I will work with you to think adaptively. Individuals can feel empowered and confident in finding solutions, healing trauma, and building healthy relationships. I am EMDR Certified and use a holistic approach for mind and body connection.
Insurances Accepted-
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wisconsin
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield California
Anthem EAP
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey ( Virtual Network)
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania ( Virtual Network)
Oxford (Optum)
Oscar (Optum)
Quest Behavioral Health
United healthcare (Optum)
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Board certification
Professional associations
Education
Alliant International
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$200 - $250Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Binge Eating
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Nutrition
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
Languages
- English