Amy Durst, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Amy!

Hello there, my name is Amy and I am so glad that you are taking the time to read my profile. Just making the decision to attend therapy can be overwhelming; much less finding the right fit; someone you 'click' with. I treat a wide-variety of mental health issues beginning with children to geriatrics.

My focus

I do not meet a new client and think, "Why are you like this?" Instead, I ask myself, "What has happen to you?" Building a rapport with each client based on trust and respect.

My approach

If you are new to therapy, do not be afraid! I use a variety of clinical modalities (CBT, Humanistic, Structural Family Therapy, etc.). My job is to make you feel better.

My communication style

I am an easy-going therapist. I frequently remind clients they are never in trouble with me; I am here to listen, assisting clients with creating reachable goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist after spending years in education. The world is a different place. Stress, depression, drug abuse, domestic violence, behavioral issues, autism, and expectations of people have impacted our present time. I have always had a strong drive in me to assist others.

My goals for you

During the rapport building (beginning of therapy), I listen closely and assist the client in prioritizing reachable goals..."baby steps". I want my clients to see measurable goals.

Our first session

When treating a client for the first time, it is my goal to make the individual feel comfortable and safe. A client connects with a therapist in order to build trust.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 14 more

Focus populations

Educators

Immune-Disorders

Little Person

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Preteens
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Oxford Health Plans
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Amy Durst