Amy

Ms Amy McManus

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I help smart, motivated, and overwhelmed young adults manage their anxiety and build healthy relationships.”

About Me

I understand how challenging it feels when your drive is overshadowed by anxiety. For smart, motivated young adults, I offer a supportive space. We can navigate complex feelings together, cultivating healthier ways of relating. We'll explore practical strategies for managing stress and understanding relationship patterns. My aim is to help you transform overwhelm into clarity, moving towards the connected, balanced life you truly want.

Approach

When drive and worry collide, I work collaboratively to slow things down and clarify next steps. Sessions are conversational and practical, offered in English in my Los Angeles office or online, paced to fit busy weeks. We track patterns, practice short skills between meetings, and gently test new ways of relating so you leave feeling more capable and less reactive. People juggling ambition and anxious energy often find this steady, action-focused rhythm helpful.
Contact Amy

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Antioch University, Los Angeles

Service Areas

Thrive Therapy

In-person & Online

Mar Vista

Los Angeles, California

United States

Mar Vista, Los Angeles, United States