Amy Farkas, LMFT

Amy Farkas is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing life changes and midlife questions. She works with those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles around addiction and impulsivity. Amy aims to listen closely and offer straightforward feedback with respect and compassion.

She brings about 15 years of professional experience to her work. Amy uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than a single set method. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take now, along with attention to deeper patterns that shape behavior and relationships.

Amy often draws on client-centered methods to create a supportive space where people can name what matters most to them. She uses motivational interviewing when people want to change habits like substance use, and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals that build momentum.

Her practice includes attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and workplace stress. She also helps with questions about life purpose, shame and guilt, and social anxiety that can show up during midlife shifts.

Scheduling is daytime only, and video sessions are available on request depending on availability. Prospective clients in California can start by using the site’s matching process to find a time that works.

How Amy’s approaches translate to online work

Amy often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead so they can clarify what matters. This style is useful for people coping with anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem because it creates space to be heard and understood.

She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change behaviors like drug or alcohol use. This approach helps people find their own reasons for change and build small steps toward a goal rather than relying on pressure or judgment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amy collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress is made or new issues arise.

Video sessions are available on request depending on availability, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It can also let someone connect from a quieter location or use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits often help people maintain steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.