Ms. Amanda Newman, LMFT
Preferred Name: Amanda
About Me
Therapy is a calling for me. I am honored by the trust clients place in me and hold it sacred. I specialize in evidence-based, client-centered therapies, including EMDR, Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness and Positive Psychology. I ask you what your therapy goals are, then tailor your treatment to what you want and need.
Education & Experience
* 25 years clinical experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a wide range of clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, residential crisis centers, community mental health centers, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient group therapy program and private practice * EMDR Certified Therapist
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
ACLU San Diego EMDR Trauma Recovery Network Sierra Club
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Insurance
- Aetna
- Magellan Health
- Medicare
HMC
