Amanda Wiginton, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Amanda!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have years of experience helping my client in adjust to transitions and new phases of family life, especially the postpartum period. Amanda has expertise in helping expectant and new parents adapt and thrive in their new roles.

My focus

I help clients navigate anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and relationship stress. Many feel pressure to “do it all.” Together, we build practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and develop self-compassion during this stage of life.

My approach

I specialize in supporting women through meaningful and often overwhelming life transitions. My work focuses on perinatal and postpartum mental health, as well as the emotional shift into parenthood. I offer a space where you can feel understood, supported, and grounded.

My communication style

My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, including CBT, while remaining warm and collaborative. I aim to create a space that feels both supportive and productive—where you can be honest about what’s hard and make meaningful progress toward feeling like yourself again.

My journey to mental healthcare

This education, along with my experience and passion for helping others, drives me to provide caring, personalized support to each of my clients.

My goals for you

My goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, learn practical coping strategies, build resilience, and make positive changes to enhance your overall well-being and life satisfaction. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll discuss what brought you to therapy and begin getting to know each other. I'll ask about your background, current challenges, goals, and expectations. We'll cover policies and answer questions. Most importantly, we'll start building the trust and rapport that will serve as the foundation for our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Grief

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage & Family Counseling from University of San Diego.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Amanda Wiginton