I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience as a Clinical Psychologist, as well as 6 years of experience treating adolescents and adults with addictions. I have expertise in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions and family members' addictions, family and relationship issues, attachment difficulties, personality disorders & trauma and abuse. In addition to working with individuals, I specialize in providing couples' therapy using Emotion-Focused Therapy and a combination of other techniques. I have diagnosed and treated clients with a broad range of mental health conditions, and I will help you clarify and understand any prior and/or current clinical conditions. I have worked with veterans in a number of settings within the VA and appreciate the unique needs of veterans seeking care. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I also strongly believe the relationship and trust between client and therapist is essential in creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere! I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, taking into account your worldview, background & cultural experiences. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and commitment. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA Psychologist 29962
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Amy Wytiaz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Wytiaz has been great. I was looking for someone who I could both confide in, as well as help me evaluate my circumstances, and she has been a tremendous help for both. She specifically is the reason I am continuing therapy. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I’ve only seen her on video call once but she responds quickly to my messages and helps however she can. I really like her so far. She has a really calming presence and gives you space to talk about what you need to however long you need too. Would recommend
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and self esteem
Dr. Wytiaz creates a safe, compassionate space where I felt truly heard and understood.
She is attentive and available when I needed guidance, making me feel cared for and supported throughout my journey. Her insights helped me gain a new perspective on my relationships and the challenges I was facing. She also provided practical, effective skills for stress management. She is incredibly thoughtful and it is apparent that she prepares for our sessions in advance and remembers who I am and what we have previously talked out. I am deeply grateful for her support, expertise and empathy.
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
She really listens and supports. I appreciate her so much!
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr. W has been patient and caring when appropriate, but will also challenge me when she senses that I’m hiding something or not being 100% truthful.
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr. Amy Wytiaz has created a really safe space for me to feel comfortable sharing things with her that bring me deep shame. Her active listening and therapy techniques she brings to the table have helped me begin untangling a series of issues I’ve been carrying with me for a long time. I feel incredibly grateful to have her on my side while I navigate this phase in my life.
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes