Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

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Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

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San Clemente, CA 92672

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Available both in-person and online

San Clemente, CA 92672

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I work with adults who may appear high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. Many are navigating burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I provide a supportive, collaborative space to help you gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and address deeper patterns holding you back. Therapy focuses on insight, emotional growth, and lasting change — helping you feel more grounded, connected to yourself, and able to move toward the life you want with greater confidence, balance, and purpose.

I offer an integrative, collaborative approach to therapy that blends evidence-based methods with somatic therapy. Therapy is tailored to you, with sessions focused on insight, skill-building, and meaningful change. Together, we explore patterns, build practical tools, and support emotional growth toward a more aligned, authentic, and fulfilling future.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, if you’ve been carrying things on your own for a while. It’s okay to feel unsure, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you’d like to learn more or see whether we might be a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore whether working together feels supportive.

Call or Email Anthony Fontana now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 496-2194

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Clemente, CA 92672

(310) 496-2194

West Hollywood, CA 90046

My website

I offer virtual and in person session depending on location. I am available most weekdays with morning, afternoon, and evening availability.

I specialize in Creatives and Entertainment Professionals, Anxiety and Relationship Issues

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

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

Let's Connect (310) 496-2194

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Clemente, CA 92672

(310) 496-2194

West Hollywood, CA 90046

My website

I offer virtual and in person session depending on location. I am available most weekdays with morning, afternoon, and evening availability.

I specialize in Creatives and Entertainment Professionals, Anxiety and Relationship Issues

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

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

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Motion Picture Industry-MPIHP
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am in-network with some insurance companies for Individual Psychotherapy. For Couples Therapy and Pre-Marital Counseling, I accept private pay only. I offer Limited Sliding Scale to help keep therapy affordable and partner with Mentaya to help individuals with reimbursement who are out-of-network.

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 152824 Supervised by Christy Merriner, LMFT (California / 117143) Anthony Fontana

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 2 years

Attended Pepperdine University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2024

Additional Credentials

License: APCC (Board of Behavioral Sciences - CA) 18616 / 2026

Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Advanced Student 2026

I've worked with creatives for over a decade coaching and managing actors and singers. As a therapist, I work with creatives of all backgrounds using a collaborative client centered approach. I also hold certifications as a Yoga Therapist, Somatic Therapist, and Holistic Peak Performance Coach.

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Creatives and Entertainment Professionals
Anxiety
Relationship Issues

Expertise

ADHD
Coping Skills
Depression
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I specialize in providing services for Creatives and Entertainment Professionals; Couples; Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues; EMDR, Men's Issues; and various approaches to trauma healing from a Somatic Therapy and EMDR lens.

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

5 Endorsements

Romina Haghighat

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Anthony brings warmth, insight, and authenticity into the therapy room, helping clients feel safe enough to be real and brave enough to grow. His compassion and presence helps clients feel supported throughout their process.

Chelsea Girvan

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Anthony has exceptionally broad knowledge & training. He genuinely cares for his clients & is passionate about helping them resolve symptoms through somatic therapies.His ability to tailor treatment goals to each client's unique needs truly sets him apart.

Heather DePinho

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Anthony is remarkably attuned to the mind-body connection and remains steadfastly committed to his clients' care. If you are looking for a warm, compassionate guide for for your mental health journey, Anthony is a fantastic choice.

Andrew Flynn

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

I worked with Anthony as a fellow associate therapist and found him wise beyond his years. He brings a holistic approach, with a strong understanding of how the body impacts the mind, and knows how to gently but effectively challenge clients toward growth.

McKenna MacFarlane

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Anthony is understanding, empathetic, and collaborative, with a strong growth-oriented approach. He is knowledgeable in a variety of therapeutic modalities and skillfully tailors his work to the individual needs of each client. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Gottman Method
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Trauma Focused

While I offer an ecclectic, client centered approach in my practice, I also specialize as a Somatic Trauma Therapist and incorporate various styles of Somatic and Trauma Therapy depending on client needs including Breathwork and Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Trauma and Tension Release (TRE), and Yoga Therapy to integrate mind/body awareness and integrative healing.

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 496-2194

Location

Primary Location

San Clemente, CA 92672

(310) 496-2194

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Additional Location

West Hollywood, CA 90046

(310) 496-2194

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I offer virtual and in person session depending on location. I am available most weekdays with morning, afternoon, and evening availability.

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call for a free consultation now - (310) 496-2194

I offer virtual and in person session depending on location. I am available most weekdays with morning, afternoon, and evening availability.

Anthony Fontana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call for a free consultation now - (310) 496-2194

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