Amanda Hsieh, LMFT · Orange County, CA
Therapy for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
A grounded, evidence-based approach for adults who want practical tools and lasting change.
Who I Work With
Capable people who are ready for something to shift.
Most of the people I work with are accomplished, thoughtful, and used to handling things on their own. They've built careers they care about, relationships that matter, and lives that look solid from the outside.
But lately, something feels tighter than it should. Their mind doesn't fully power down at night. They're more reactive than they'd like to be. The way they've been managing everything is starting to cost them their patience, their sleep, or their presence in the moments that matter most.
They don't need a different life. They want this one to feel more manageable.
Hi, I'm Amanda.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, specializing in anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I work with high-functioning adults who are looking for therapy that goes beyond talking about their week.
My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and direct. I'll help you understand what's driving your patterns and give you concrete tools to shift them. Sessions are structured, focused, and designed to create real change.
How we work together
Understand what's driving it
Anxiety follows patterns. We start by identifying the thoughts, behaviors, and triggers that keep you stuck, and understanding how they developed. That clarity alone shifts your relationship to what you're experiencing.
Build practical skills
Using , mindfulness, and , we work on tools you can use between sessions. The goal is for you to feel differently, not just understand why you should.
Create lasting change
The goal is to give you the skills and self-awareness to navigate challenges on your own, so you leave with something that lasts.
Location
Orange County, CA
Virtual sessions throughout California
Session Fees
$180 per session
Free 15-minute consultation
Hours
Monday through Thursday
9am to 5pm
Insurance
Superbills available upon request
“What I appreciate most is how practical our sessions are. I don't just talk about what's bothering me. I leave with something I can actually do differently. Six months in, my wife says I'm a different person at home.”
“She's direct without being cold. I never feel like I'm being managed. It's just a really honest conversation with someone who clearly knows what she's doing.”
“I'd been in therapy before and it always felt like I was just venting into a void. Working with Amanda is the first time I've felt like I'm actually building something.”
See if we're a good fit.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. No commitment, just a conversation about what you're looking for and whether my approach makes sense for you.
I respond to all inquiries within one business day.