Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Amanda Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Amanda is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Amanda’s California license number is 116443, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Amanda Smith has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Amanda’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University. Over that time, Amanda has worked closely with Parents and Students.

Amanda Smith works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Amanda spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Amanda is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Amanda Smith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Amanda’s style is affirming, authentic, holistic, solution-oriented, and warm. In Amanda’s words: “I create a safe and supportive space for individuals to work through life’s challenges, understand key issues, build effective coping skills, and develop fulfilling relationships for a more authentic life.”

Amanda Smith (she/her) offers therapy in English. Amanda identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Amanda Smith offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Amanda is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Amanda Smith is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Amanda will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Amanda’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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