Stenella Psychology
Psychological assessment and individual, couples, and family therapy.
In person in Mission Viejo · Telehealth appointments
Meet your psychologist
Psy.D. · California Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Christina Amiot is a licensed psychologist who provides psychological assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her work includes ADHD, autism, and learning disability assessments, trauma treatment, relationship and family support, and court-related and professional evaluations.
Her approach begins with understanding the person: their strengths, experiences, relationships, and the demands of everyday life. Assessment findings are explained in accessible language, with recommendations connected to the concerns that brought you in.
Her therapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). The focus is on building understanding and skills that feel relevant to your life. For children, developmentally appropriate activities and caregiver involvement can help connect work in sessions with support at home.
Request an appointmentAssessment & therapy
You can start with the questions you have, even if you are not yet sure which service is right for you.
ADHD, autism, learning, and broader psychological questions.
Understand your strengths, explore the concerns affecting everyday life, and discuss practical next steps. Evaluations are tailored to your age, history, and referral questions.
Explore testing and the evaluation processChildren, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Support for emotional overwhelm, trauma, relationships, parenting, and life transitions. Treatment builds on your strengths and focuses on the changes that matter to you.
Explore therapy and family supportLooking for a court-related or professional licensing evaluation? Learn about professional evaluations.
Appointments & fees
In-person appointments are currently offered in Mission Viejo, California. Contact the practice for the office details and current appointment availability.
Telehealth appointments are also available. When you inquire, share your location and the service you are seeking so we can discuss whether a virtual appointment is appropriate.
Services are currently offered on a self-pay basis with sliding-scale rates. Please reach out to discuss the fee for your requested service and available sliding-scale options before scheduling.
Common questions
Not sure where to start? A brief inquiry is enough to open the conversation.
Assessment is focused on answering specific questions about your functioning, strengths, or possible diagnoses. Therapy focuses on ongoing support and working toward change. Your concerns and goals help determine which service is a useful starting point; some people may benefit from both.
Yes. Adults may seek an evaluation after years of unanswered questions, or when work, relationships, or changing responsibilities bring difficulties into focus. An evaluation considers both current experiences and developmental history.
You are welcome to start with what you have noticed. Specific examples, such as difficulty completing tasks or feeling overwhelmed in social situations, can be more useful than arriving with a label. The evaluation considers possible explanations rather than confirming a diagnosis in advance.
The practice currently offers self-pay services with sliding-scale rates. Contact Dr. Amiot to discuss the cost of the service you need and sliding-scale options. Fees can be clarified before you schedule.
Both telehealth and in-person appointments are offered, with in-person visits currently in Mission Viejo. The appropriate format depends on your location and the service requested; some evaluations may require in-person appointments.
Connect with Stenella
Tell us which service you are seeking, whether you prefer telehealth or in-person care, and a brief description of what you hope to address. It is okay if you are still figuring that out.
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