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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Women’s issues
About Amani
LCSW in California with 3 years of clinical experience. Amani Odom focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and women's issues. Sessions and language options are described below.
Amani grew up in Los Angeles and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley. She worked with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services as a children’s social worker, which shaped her awareness of how trauma, racism, and social injustice affect people’s lives. That background informs the way she approaches clients now.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and adjust to life transitions. In sessions she helps clients name what’s hard, learn practical coping skills, and make step-by-step plans for change. The focus is on clear goals and concrete action rather than abstract talk.
Amani describes her role as a collaborative partner. She supports clients as they explore barriers, process grief or loss, and try new ways of communicating or relating. Clients define their goals and decide which steps to take next.
Therapy sessions aim to be structured and steady. Amani offers supportive interventions intended to regulate strong feelings and guide planning toward the next chapter of a person’s life. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and practical steps. One common approach teaches coping and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage depressive symptoms; it breaks problems into manageable tasks and practices new behaviors. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and loss through structured conversations and paced emotional work so people can adjust to life changes over time.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps, try methods in session, and adjust the plan as necessary.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during breaks or evenings. They also let people use shorter or longer appointments when needed and avoid the need to be on camera for every check-in. Ask about specific session lengths and formats when you complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation and women’s issues.
What is her therapy style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative approach. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, setting clear goals, and step-by-step planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. Her background includes work with Los Angeles County child welfare services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in California. Her practice is based in California and she references experience in Los Angeles.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.