Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

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Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

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Available both in-person and online

8500 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 740 Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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When anxiety ramps up, it can take over daily life: constant reassurance, spirals at night, and mornings that start in panic mode. I work with teens and adults who feel stuck in these patterns—overthinking, checking, avoiding—and want things to feel steadier. Together, we break what’s keeping anxiety going and rebuild more stable rhythms, including sleep, so life feels more manageable and you have the space and energy to enjoy life again.

My approach is practical and grounded in how anxiety works over time. We look at what it’s driving you or your child to do (e.g., avoid, overthink, check, seek reassurance) and how those habits get reinforced. From there, we build a plan you can use in real life: tools to handle anxiety in the moment, and changes that make daily life feel more manageable.

Sleep is often affected when anxiety is high, so we address both together—what fuels the spiral and what helps it settle. My work is informed by research on sleep and emotional health, allowing for a more targeted, effective approach. If ADHD or autism may be part of the picture, I also offer diagnostic evaluation and clear next steps that fit your life.

Call or Email Amanda Baker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 424-0133

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8500 Wilshire Boulevard

Suite 740

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 map

(424) 424-0133

924 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

My website

Support for anxiety and sleep struggles in CA. Developmentally informed, practical strategies clients and families can actually use at home.

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (424) 424-0133

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8500 Wilshire Boulevard

Suite 740

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 map

(424) 424-0133

924 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

My website

Support for anxiety and sleep struggles in CA. Developmentally informed, practical strategies clients and families can actually use at home.

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna

I'm in-network with Aetna and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Self-pay sessions start at $175.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

I'm in-network with Aetna and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Self-pay sessions start at $175.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 94029454 Supervised by Dr. Christina Chick, PhD (California / 33812) Amanda Baker

Education and Years In Practice

Attended University of California, Los Angeles, PhD in Psychology, Graduated 2022

I'm a PhD researcher with over 10 years of experience studying adolescent mental health, anxiety, and sleep. I'm here to listen with empathy and offer thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to each person.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Testing and Evaluation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, reassurance loops, perfectionism, overthinking, and sleep disruption—especially when anxiety spikes at night and carries into the next day. I also offer ADHD/autism evaluations and help translate results into practical next steps that reduce stress and improve daily functioning.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

3 Endorsements

Christina Chick

Psychologist, PhD

I highly recommend Dr. Amanda Baker. She is a warm, skilled psychologist who helps clients with anxiety, sleep concerns, and neurodivergence feel understood while building nervous system regulation and meaningful, evidence-based change.

Maira Karan

Psychological Associate, PhD

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Baker, a highly active scientist and researcher and an exceptional clinician. Her work reflects deep insight and empathy, and she creates a warm, attuned space that fosters clarity, healing, and growth.

Rutuja Chinchankar

Psychological Associate, MA, PsyD

Dr. Amanda is a warm, knowledgeable therapist who brings strong clinical expertise and genuine care to her work. She helps children and families understand anxiety patterns and build practical tools, especially around sleep, creating calmer routines home.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Family Systems
Feminist
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Psychodynamic
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Developmentally informed CBT and exposure-based strategies for anxiety, plus CBT-I-informed support for insomnia and sleep disruption. I integrate ACT-informed tools for flexibility with worry and tailor the plan to what clients and families can sustain, so progress shows up at home, not just in session.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Location

Primary Location

8500 Wilshire Boulevard

Suite 740

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(424) 424-0133

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

924 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(424) 424-0133

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Downtown

Support for anxiety and sleep struggles in CA. Developmentally informed, practical strategies clients and families can actually use at home.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (424) 424-0133

Support for anxiety and sleep struggles in CA. Developmentally informed, practical strategies clients and families can actually use at home.

Amanda Baker

Registered Psychological Associate, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (424) 424-0133

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