Amanda Ly , LMFT

Amanda Ly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with people across the Greater Los Angeles area on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions, bringing a practical and compassionate approach to each therapeutic relationship.

Amanda blends Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. She uses psychodynamic ideas to help clients increase self-awareness and understand how past patterns influence present-day feelings and decisions. She also applies CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build concrete skills for changing behavior and managing symptoms. In addition, Amanda draws on creative and expressive arts interventions developed from years of working with adolescents and transitional-aged youth to deepen insight and engagement.

Her style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each client. Treatment plans are shaped around individual needs, with sensitivity and respect for each person’s story. Amanda believes in meeting clients where they are and supporting them through the courage it takes to pursue a more satisfying and balanced life. She aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes and to build lasting coping tools.

Integrating Psychodynamic and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Amanda Ly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy in her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a skills-based approach that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on increasing self-awareness about how past experiences shape current emotions and relationships, offering insight that supports longer-term change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques accordingly, combining practical skill-building with deeper exploration when appropriate. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in choosing interventions that fit them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility, allowing clients to connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care despite life transitions or logistical barriers.