Amanda Estrella
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MA
California
Anxiety-Substance abuse-Trauma-Self-esteem-Depression-Existential issues-
Amanda Estrella
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Professional statement
Amanda Estrella is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 105836) in California. Amanda is a dedicated, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapist with experience in working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families.
Amanda's education and experience have provided her with the skills necessary to be a highly effective therapist. Amanda has a wide range of experience in working with individuals struggling with a variety of issues. Some of these include: anxiety, self-esteem issues, existential issues, depression, substance abuse problems, grief, trauma, and relationship issues.
Amanda's approach as a clinician is integrative, collaborative, and strength-based. Her goals are to help each client uncover their strengths, values, and abilities in order to facilitate their growth and assist them in overcoming problems. Amanda upholds all legal and ethical standards, including the confidentiality of every client.
Work and Education
Private Practice
CLARE Foundation
Pepperdine University, MA in Clinical Psychology, 2014
New York University, BA in Social Sciences, 2011
Licensure
California: 105836Languages
English, SpanishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Existential issues - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Amanda is currently on Maternity Leave.
Insurance
Amanda Estrella is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$180 (50min)
- Initial session:$180 (60min)
- Couples sessions:$230 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- PayPal
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Amanda is extremely helpful, understanding, and empathetic. She really seems to help me get to the root causes of my symptoms in my personal psyche."
- Zencare client • February 2021