I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of professional experience. I first obtained my BA in Psychology at San Francisco State University and was intrigued with motivational and positive psychology. Once I graduated, I started off working with adolescents with Autism for 5 years, then expanded my experience working in Mental Health as a Behavior Specialist. I acquired my MA in Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Impulse Disorders, ADHD, and Psychosis). I am specialized in helping clients and families with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I am also bilingual in English and Vietnamese. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage and patience to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy
CA LMFT 143019
CA LPCC 20946
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She is the best keeps me on track and also meets me where I am
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Baotran Amanda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I love her so much she has helped me through so many hard times
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Baotran Amanda for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Baotran makes me feel comfortable as if I am talking to one of my best friends. :)
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Baotran Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda has been the first therapist that actually work with me through my goals and treatment planning. She's proactive, honest, and sincere when listening to my needs and wants. I appreciate that we don't just "talk about my feelings," but we actively improve mindsets, trying out different solutions, and plan for a better and brighter tomorrow. Highly recommended.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Baotran Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Amanda has been extremely supportive. She listened patiently, asked great prompt questions, and shared many helpful tips, suggestions, and tools I can leverage. She has been a great resource and helping me get through a very challenging time in my life. I've been very grateful that I had the opportunity to connect with her and have her support.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Baotran Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Her method of doing therapy is just what I need at this time in my life. She started with the acute issue and then fills in the backstory of my life as it comes up. She is extremely supportive and affirming of how I feel and what my issues are. Amanda gives me skills to work on in between sessions
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Baotran Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes