Amelia DiDomenico

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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Amelia DiDomenico

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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16 Endorsed

Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Santa Monica, CA 90404

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You built your life on discipline—long hours, high standards, pushing past limits. For a while, it worked. But somewhere, discipline blurred into control—in your work, your body, and your relationships. The pressure to perform doesn’t turn off; it follows you home. You find yourself overthinking, monitoring, trying to get it right. Even in your relationships, you feel the need to respond the “right” way, leaving you resentful, confused, & exhausted. The drive that built your life is now running on a different track—an unnamed driver that has quietly taken over. What once felt like ambition now feels like anxiety running the system.

I call it "Relationship Fitness." as an LMFT with 15 years in the fitness industry, I understand how perfectionism, burnout, & OCD can wear the same face as discipline. We work at the level where those patterns are actually running, so the flexibility you build in your relationships actually hold. My style includes coaching as well as therapeutic modalities.

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 now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 826-5836

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(323) 826-5836

Los Angeles, CA 90027

My website

Fully Remote. Between traffic, travel & modern schedules, I offer fully present sessions from the ease of your own space.

I specialize in Performance Anxiety, Burn out, Perfectionism, OCD, Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and Anxiety

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I work with adults, teens & couples with anxiety, OCD, and performance pressure. Therapy meets coaching. I'm Amelia DiDomenico, in LA & CA.

Let's Connect (323) 826-5836

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(323) 826-5836

Los Angeles, CA 90027

My website

Fully Remote. Between traffic, travel & modern schedules, I offer fully present sessions from the ease of your own space.

I specialize in Performance Anxiety, Burn out, Perfectionism, OCD, Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and Anxiety

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I work with adults, teens & couples with anxiety, OCD, and performance pressure. Therapy meets coaching. I'm Amelia DiDomenico, 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

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email me 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

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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

Qualifications

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 licensed 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

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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

Amelia DiDomenico

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Performance Anxiety, Burn out
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

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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

Amelia DiDomenico

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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

16 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, LMSW

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

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC

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. Macy Wilson

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

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.

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

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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

Amelia DiDomenico

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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