Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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Available both in-person and online

Culver City, CA 90232

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You built your life on discipline. Long hours, high standards, pushing limits & it worked. But somewhere along the way, tired became your baseline. You’re the one who takes responsibility, absorbs the extra, ignores your own body & exhaustion. Boundaries are for other people. Your worth lives in how successful, how capable, how efficient, how together you are in work & life. Until there’s this quiet resentment, one that makes you feel anger & shame, towards the people you love most, toward work you used to care about, toward yourself for not being able to just keep going without feeling irritated, dissatisfied and exhausted.

I understand how perfectionism, burnout, & anxiety can wear the same face as discipline and high attention to detail. We work at the level where those patterns are running, to build lasting flexibility & change. I use somatic techniques to relax your nervous system & teach simple tools to take home while using CBT & ERP to build sustainable shift.

You didn’t get here by quitting. But when the motor won’t turn off, you can’t find your way back to yourself or the people who matter most. If the same qualities that made you successful are starting to work against you, that is worth 15 minutes. Call or email to schedule a free consultation. You’ve earned a space where you don’t have to perform or explain.

Call or Email Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 826-5836

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Culver City, CA 90232

(323) 826-5836

1910 Hillhurst Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027 map

Website

I offer in-person sessions in Culver City with a weighted blanket, or fully present remote sessions from the comfort of your own space.

I specialize in Relational Anxiety, Burn out, Obsessive thinking, Perfectionism, OCD, Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and Anxiety

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I work with adults and couples struggling with obsessive thinking, relational & performance anxiety. Therapy meets coaching in LA & CA.

Let's Connect (323) 826-5836

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Culver City, CA 90232

(323) 826-5836

1910 Hillhurst Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027 map

Website

I offer in-person sessions in Culver City with a weighted blanket, or fully present remote sessions from the comfort of your own space.

I specialize in Relational Anxiety, Burn out, Obsessive thinking, Perfectionism, OCD, Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and Anxiety

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I work with adults and couples struggling with obsessive thinking, relational & performance anxiety. Therapy meets coaching in LA & CA.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $185
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna

I do accept aetna insurance. I offer superbills for clients to submit to their insurance company.

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

I do accept aetna insurance. I offer superbills for clients to submit to their insurance company.

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist: Amelia DiDomenico

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 142096 Amelia DiDomenico

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended Chicago School of Psychology , Clinical Masters in Marital and Family Therapy , Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Yoga Works 200 Hour Y77178 / 2013

Certificate from American Council of Execuse T195315 / 2018

I have 15 years as a personal trainer/studio owner and 6 years as a clinical therapist. I specialize in relational patterns and life transitions that overwhelm adults and couples with high functioning anxiety; including OCD, burn out, perfectionism, body image, and identity. LGBTQ affirming.

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relational Anxiety, Burn out, Obsessive thinking
Perfectionism, OCD, Postpartum Anxiety (PPA)
Anxiety

Expertise

ADHD
Bisexual
Body Image
Eating Disorders
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sports Performance
Women's Issues

I work with high intensity adults, parents & couples who are functional and high achieving — but privately struggling. Optimizers whose drive is costing them in their closest relationships and their sense of self. People for whom discipline and dysfunction have looked identical for a long time. If that's you — I want to hear from you.

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

43 Endorsements

Margot Agostini Coggins

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Amelia's breadth of experience gives her a unique therapeutic perspective. She is deeply invested in supporting her clients and collaborating with them to create growth and change!

Los Angeles Emotional Wellness Group

Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT

I have known Amelia for over a decade. Watching her grow as a clinician has been a honor. Her mindfulness approach allows her clinical space to feel safe and welcoming for clients. If she has availability you would be lucky to have her as a therapist!

Jennifer Strehle Somatic/Trauma LMFT Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 146538

Amelia's diverse experience shines through in her thoughtful, collaborative approach. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve real growth and positive change

Stephanie Harimoto, Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

I highly recommend Amelia. She's a compassionate, grounded therapist who blends mind-body awareness with deep clinical skill, helping clients move through shame, grief, and transition with warmth, clarity, and care.

Miranda Erikson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Amelia creates a compassionate, safe space that fosters growth, resilience, and deep connection. Her thoughtful, collaborative approach truly supports meaningful healing and positive change.

Quynh Nguyen, IFS & Somatic Therapist

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC

Amelia is a skilled, compassionate couples therapist who helps partners feel understood and more connected. She brings warmth, clarity, and depth to relationship work, supporting couples in navigating conflict, growth, and meaningful change with care!

Meghan Hanes・EMDR Therapy for Women⎜Complex Trauma

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Amelia is a wonderful therapist, helping couples and partners reconnect by identifying patterns that keep relationships feeling stuck. She helps couples deepen connection, build effective communication, and strengthen their relationship.

Yemaya Wellness Center

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, R-D/MT, LMHC

Amelia is a highly attuned, relational therapist who brings depth, clarity, and warmth to her work with individuals and couples. Her presence is grounding, her insights are thoughtful, and her care is evident. I confidently recommend her.

Haley Alexander- DBT for Anxiety and Overwhelm

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, C-DBT

I highly recommend Amelia for clients seeking relationship support. She brings warmth, clinical expertise, and a grounded presence to her work, helping clients navigate challenges, improve communication, and build healthier, more connected relationships.

The BDD and OCD Centre of Greater New York

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, MSW

This therapist combines clinical insight with practical guidance to help people strengthen emotional awareness, communication, and connection. Their grounded, compassionate style helps clients feel safe.

Elaine Luna - Parenting - Anxiety - OCD

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Amelia such a supportive, warm and empathetic therapist. I highly recommend working with her if you've been looking to find support with your anxiety.

Lyndsey Masters, Trauma Therapist

Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, NCC

I highly recommend Amelia for her warm, skilled integration of relational, somatic, and performance-focused approaches. She creates a supportive space that fosters resilience, clarity, connection, and meaningful growth.

Dr. Shana Brown-Lieberson

Psychologist, PsyD

Amelia is a highly sought-after, warm, and compassionate therapist in the field. She is my go-to therapist when clients need a sports therapist to help them through injuries, disordered eating, body image issues, and much more!

Dr. Wilson - Family Stress, Racial Trauma

Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP

Amelia is skilled in her work with clients who function extremely well in most areas of their lives, but internally are navigating overwhelming anxiety that often impacts their relationships. She helps clients create authentic change that LASTS.

Jada LaBounty, Trauma, Attachment & EMDR Therapy

Counselor, LPC-IT

Amelia supports clients experiencing high-functioning anxiety, burnout, and performance pressure. Her OCD-informed approach goes beyond insight, focusing on creating real, meaningful change in how clients feel and function in daily life. Highly recommend!

Zhana Balaam

LCSW Associate , MSW, LCSWA, CSW

Amelia's work with high-functioning anxiety, performance anxiety, and OCD is outstanding! No need to question nor doubt her services. If you want to want to reclaim your life from anxiety, don't scroll forward. I encourage you to book her.

Dr. Jessica Bedziner, OCD Specialist Providing ERP

Psychologist, PsyD, ERP, CBT

Amelia helps high-achieving clients when discipline turns into control and anxiety. Through "Relationship Fitness," she treats perfectionism, burnout, and OCD patterns, building flexibility in relationships. Highly recommend her!

Keri Baker - Self-Esteem & Body Image Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS, CIEC

Amelia is is an amazing therapist for high-achieving anxiety and couples work. She gets to the root of things without ever making you feel like a project. Highly recommend reaching out if you're ready to actually move the needle.

April Weir

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Amelia is extremely insightful and knowledgeable regarding anxiety. She brings a unique approach to therapy because of her experience in the fitness industry. Amelia's bright personality helps her connect with her clients allowing them to grow.

Samara Muniz: Psych Evaluation for Immigration

LMHC

Amelia creates a supportive space for those navigating relational anxiety, performance anxiety, and feelings of dread. She helps clients better understand patterns, build coping tools, and move toward greater confidence, connection, and balance.

Justine Gordon-Therapy for Driven, Anxious Adults

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

If you are struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, or constant pressure to perform, look no further. Amelia brings a thoughtful, grounded approach and truly understands the patterns that drive anxiety and self-criticism. She is the best!

Olivia Lavelle: EMDR + People-Pleasing

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, PPSC

If you struggle with perfectionism, chronic overthinking, or burnout, Amelia is someone you'll want in your corner. She combines strong clinical knowledge with coaching strategies in a way that feels both supportive and practical. I recommend connecting.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Amelia DiDomenico, MFT is an exceptional clinician specializing in relationship anxiety and the high-achieving mind. She brings sharp insight and genuine depth to complex, nuanced work. A colleague I trust and refer to confidently

Sayra C. Therapy, Divorce & Life Transitions

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Amelia is a kind, supportive clinician who holds space with care and understands perfectionism, OCD habits, and anxiety. She helps unpack unhealthy patterns, build realistic goals, and strengthen self-confidence and sense of control. Highly recommend her!

Lia Bermudez - Couples & Relationship Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Amelia is so fantastic at getting at the heart of anxiety, especially in the context of relationships. She helps peel back the self-defeating beliefs that keep you stuck in a cycle and finally find some freedom!

Somatic Therapist for Anxiety, Grief & Trauma

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Amelia is a warm and welcoming therapist with strong clinical skills! She creates a safe space where clients can slow down, heal, and grow. I feel confident referring clients to Amelia who are looking to feel more fulfilled in their relationships.

Charletta D. Bourne, Parenting & Teen Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Amelia is that calm, warm and welcoming therapist you need to work through your super anxious thoughts, obsessive thinking, and perfectionism. I highly recommend!

Sophie Bell: Childhood Trauma, Relationships, EMDR

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Amelia is an excellent therapist specializing in relationship anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. She works to truly understand her clients and is able to offer concrete tools to help clients disrupt painful patterns. I highly recommend her practice!

Jane Townsend - Pregnancy/Postpartum, Birth Trauma

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C

Amelia brings warmth, clarity, and expertise to helping clients navigate perfectionism, overthinking, and burnout. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who balances practical strategies with deep, lasting personal growth.

Julie Koven, PhD - Trauma & Relationships

Psychologist, PhD

I highly recommend Amelia for clients seeking practical support for long-standing challenges with perfectionism, OCD, and anxiety. She'll help you reconnect with yourself and what matters.

Olympia Georgeson - Relationships and Trauma

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFA, LPC, LMHC

Amelia is an expert on perfectionism, OCD, and burnout, helping clients break free from overthinking and self-monitoring to reconnect with themselves and their loved ones. If you're an overachiever shackled by obsessive thoughts, I highly recommend Amelia!

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Amelia helps clients break free from perfectionism and burnout with a thoughtful blend of clinical expertise and practical guidance. She supports lasting change by helping clients build greater flexibility and self-trust. I wholeheartedly recommend her!

Nuri Counseling Collective

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Amelia is a skilled and compassionate clinician who effectively supports clients facing anxiety, performance anxiety, burnout, and OCD-related challenges. They also do excellent work with couples and parents, fostering growth and lasting positive change.

Therapy For Women's Burnout & Rage

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, PMH-C

If you're looking for a therapist who understands the depths of the cycle of burnout and obsessive thinking, meet with Amelia. Her integrative approach to coaching and clinical work will support you with finding new ways of functioning and excelling.

Trauma + Couples + Ketamine | Dr. April Sherman

Psychologist, PsyD

I highly recommend Amelia for anyone struggling with anxiety, performance anxiety, OCD, or burnout. She brings deep experience and personal understanding to these areas, making her especially passionate and dedicated to guiding clients through real change.

Emily Dillon:Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Stress

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC

Amelia specializes in helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and OCD. Her supportive and practical approach helps clients better understand longstanding patterns, build resilience, and create more balance in their lives.

Susana Robles, Postpartum and First Gen Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Amelia creates a supportive space for clients struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. Her warm, practical approach helps clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Highly Recommend!

Kindra Westercamp, Couples Therapist

Psychologist, PhD

I highly endorse Amelia as a skilled clinician who can both warmly and professionally assist clients who are wanting to learn how to better cope with their high functioning anxiety and perfectionistic standards.

The DBT Center of Pennsylvania-Erin O'Brien

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, MPhil, LPC, LBC-DBT

Amelia is an excellent choice if you're looking to address your anxiety, burnout, or perfectionism. She is skilled in CBT and ERP which she will use to help you manage your OCD related thoughts and compulsions. I highly recommend Amelia!

Sara Moss - Anxiety, Trauma & Somatic Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

For anyone struggling with anxiety, performance anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship anxiety, Amelia offers a grounded and compassionate approach. She helps clients build self-trust, set boundaries, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Another Day Psychology: Leticia Tye, LPCC, LMHC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, PMH-C

Amelia is a skilled and compassionate clinician who makes you feel warm and accepted upon meeting her. She is highly trained in working with anxiety, OCD, burn-out, perfectionism, and postpartum Anxiety. I'd highly recommend her work!

Christina Arceri, ADHD & Disordered Eating

Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

Amelia is a stellar therapist for high-achievers trapped in perfectionism and burnout. Using CBT, ERP, and somatic tools, she helps clients lower anxiety, set firm boundaries, and step away from the constant need to perform.

ART/Trauma expert - Holly Lamb, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Amelia is a fellow therapist who helps clients overcome anxiety, OCD, burnout, perfectionism, and relationship anxiety in a supportive environment where she is very knowledgeable about how to assist them in finding the lasting growth they're searching for.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Relational
Somatic
Sports Psychology
Strength-Based

Treatment is relational & OCD-informed, drawing from ERP, somatic work, CBT, & attachment-based therapy. I bring 15 years inside performance culture & a clinical lens sharp enough to see what everyone else calls dedication. We don't just manage symptoms. We find the loop, understand what it's protecting, and build something more workable underneath it. When you're ready — book a free consultation.

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 826-5836