I've known Amie for many, many years now both professionally and personally. I supervised her where we worked for a period. Before she had her MFT, it was clear she was meant to be a therapist. She is naturally warm, compassionate, and caring with high emotional intelligence. She is a gifted therapist and a wonderful human being! read more

Where do I start this pretty lady is amazing and the best of the best! My wife has been seeing her for over 6 years. Then we started to see her as a couples therapist. I know weird why would I have not picked someone that doesn't know nothing about my wife and I. Well for me it was better this way. I felt like if something was wrong or wasn't going well in my relationship I can explain it to her and she would understand better because she has already been working with the Wifey. She would have a better understand of what I was talking about. What I love about Mrs. Amie is that even thou she wasn't my therapist to start with she has never pick sides or favor one more then the other. About 1 year ago my boo and I had to relocate to the Bay Area and this had been super hard for both of us but more I feel for me since I had to give up everything that took me years to build. That being said I was getting really really depress but being about to still have Amie as my therapist and couple therapist. I truly feel like she has saved my life. Now I don't mean that I was going to kill myself now. But she has help me not be down in the gutters. I'm so happy to say that thanks to her and the phone and face time I still get to see her or talk to her once a week. Of if you are looking for someone that is kind, careing, super smart, warm, cute to look at, honest, but most of all amazing. This pretty lady is your answer! You won't regret it. I promise you! read more

As a former employee of Amie's I've been so fortunate to see what a very talented therapist she is and to see firsthand how she goes above and beyond for her clients and staff. Amie really is so nonjudgmental, genuine, kind, and highly effective at helping others. She helps people feel understood and cared for and is so competent and compassionate in the way she approaches therapy. You will be in excellent hands choosing Amie or any of her staff as your therapist and I would strongly recommend her or anyone at Long Beach Therapy. read more

As a colleague, former employee and trainee of Amie, I can not provide a more stellar review. Amie is an incredibly competent and intelligent clinician and buisness woman. She cares deeply about the profession of helping others and her attention to customer service is unmatchable. All of the clinicians at Long Beach Therapy provide quality mental health support to their clients and a big reason is that Amie cares so much about the supervision, support and training she provides to those that work with and know her. I would not be the therapist that I am today without the many years of Amie's guidance. She is as genuine, kind, empathetic and inclusive as they come. If you are looking for a therapist or supervisor that you can depend on to make a positive impact in your life or career, I could not suggest Amie more highly. read more

We all have problems. I think that it's very silly to hear so many people (some of my friends, included) frowning upon therapy or believing that it's a last resort. Therapy can be very beneficial to anyone because it helps us all put things into perspective and grow. Well, if you find the right therapist anyway! I'd never been to any kind of therapy before. I was having issues in my relationship that began to feel very problematic, going in a repetitive cycle over time. First, I wanted to find someone who I felt comfortable with (as anyone else would)! Looking around online, I browsed through quite a few options. I finally saw Amie and her reviews on Yelp as well as other websites. Seriously. Just google her and you'll find someone raving about how great she is. One thing that I was trying to specifically find was a gay friendly therapist or rather, just someone who valued everyone equally and was not discriminatory towards any minority group. From there, I looked on her actual website for Long Beach therapy and she had a video introducing herself. She even offers things like in home therapy sessions and Skype sessions. I just felt like she genuinely cares about her clients, from all the things she had written and said on her site. I emailed her, she promptly emailed me back and we were able to schedule some sessions together very quickly. I had to reschedule my first one, and she was super understanding about it. Overall, she's very easy to contact. There's also some new patient forms located on her website, but she also emails them to you before your appointment. If you don't sign them before you come in, she has them in the lobby of her building as well. Basically... she goes the extra mile to make sure it's convenient and easy for clients. I signed mine beforehand and just brought them in with me! Her building is located on Ocean and Atlantic. She'll email you the code to enter as well as directions and also a YouTube video in case the written directions aren't enough. For parking, we used meter parking on Ocean (right by her office) and would usually pay like $1.50-$2 at most. You go up to the building, enter the code, go wait in the lobby, and then Amie comes out to grab you for your appointment at the specified time. The little waiting area is super clean and cute with snacks and some refreshments. There's also a sign that says it's a meat free zone! The actual sessions were so helpful and have made such a positive impact in my life. Amie offers a fresh perspective and clearly wants to help her clients as much as she can. The problems that I was having seemed to be so long drawn that I wasn't sure my spouse and I could fix it at some points. Now? We're totally fine and working on the things we talked about with Amie, as well as using the techniques and advice she has given us. I think it's really wonderful that Amie offers so much on her website for her clients and tries to make them feel comfortable before she even meets them. I remember watching her intro video and hearing her talk about her mentality that everyone is trying their best. I'd recommend her to anybody and everybody! read more

I have worked with Amie through my training to become a therapist and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience there. It was a not only a great environment for me to continue developing as a therapist but also a very supportive environment. I felt supported and cared for not just as an employee but also as an individual. Amie has went above and beyond her role as a supervisor to someone who was really there for me when I was going through tough times. I think she is one of the prime example of what a private/group practice supervisor should be and I can only hope to live up to her example if I ever become a supervising clinician. When my time came to leave my job with Amie to start my own practice, it was a sad moment for me. While I miss the consistent supervision and support, the gifts of knowledge she has shared with me are something I carry into my practice everyday. I can only wonder what being her client would be like. read more

I have been going to Amie off and on since 2014. She has been instrumental in helping me developing myself into a better person and helping me understand my emotions. She puts things into perspective and has given me the tools to better myself. She has such good vibes and a positive aura; she makes it easy to open up and be honest! Thanks Amie for all you do! read more

I only worked with Amie briefly late last year, but she was honestly terrific and help me put my life on a better path. I'm now seeing her FANTASTIC intern, Jose, and things are going extremely well. Of all of the therapists and psychologists I've interacted with, the team here at Long Beach Therapy (I think that's what it's called, lol) is the most helpful, understanding, and action-oriented. Moreover, I think they're the most open-minded and least judgmental, which is hugely important and harder to find than you would think among therapists. I can tell you with conviction that you will not go wrong with seeing either Amie or Jose. I look forward to continuing my journey here. Oh, and did I mention that this place has amazing magazines and free tea and snacks? YASSSSS. read more

Long Beach Therapy is simply amazing. Scheduling appointments with their knowledgeable therapist is super easy and convenient for clients. Amie Luyties, MFT, is an amazing and authentic therapist. She's extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and responsive read more

I've been seeing Amie for a number of years, and she's helped me overcome much of my daily anxiety. I used to take medication for my anxiety, but she helped me develop strategies to deal with panic attacks when they arose. I've seen a few therapists in Long Beach, but Amie was the one who I felt understood me best. She's patient and caring. She gave me practical tips to help me work on my anxiety on my own time, in addition to working on it together in our sessions. I cannot recommend her enough. My quality of life has improved vastly since I started seeing her. read more

It took my girlfriend and I three sessions to work out two years worth of issues with Amie's help! Amie gave us very helpful communication tools and tips. Before we started couples therapy I was very reluctant to respond when situations became tense. After working with Amie I am more comfortable with expressing how I feel to my partner. I feel more loving towards my partner and things have taken a turn for the better. Choosing Amie as our therapist was the best decision we could have made! read more

After years and years of denying I needed help, I finally got the courage to reach out and ask. It was the best decision I've ever made. I did a bunch of research and looked at yelp and Google. She had great reviews. I called her office and left a message, she got back to me the same day and I had an appointment with her before I knew it. It can take people a while to connect with their therapist and some even go through multiple therapists before they find the right one. I was really fortunate to have found Amie. I instantly felt comfortable around her and worked hard with me to help me get to a better place. I could not be more grateful for everything she has done to help me. read more

Best decision I've ever made was going to see Amie. For years, I had been struggling with a handful of traumatic events and been putting off seeking help out of fear, anxiety, stigma, etc. Amie was instrumental in taking back control of my life. I'd look forward to every meeting, and leave feeling productive and ready to work on a small task for the following week. She's genuine, easy to talk to, and so supportive. I'm a whole new person since working with her and can absolutely say, without a doubt, that I'm the best version of me because of her guidance. Thank you Amie! read more

I found Long Beach Therapy on Yelp and decided to reach out after reading the reviews. I emailed Amie and at the time, she had a wait list but did recommend one of the other therapists on staff. I met with Jeanessa and with the few sessions I had with her, it was amazing! I was able to open up and never felt judged. She helped me sort out life's challenges with a different approach and I learned something new from each session. She listened attentively and was very patient. I definitely recommend Jeanessa! read more

I had been to therapy in the past but thought it wasn't for me, after 5 min of my first session with Amie I knew that I was wrong. I went to see Amie during a time where I felt lost and unaware of how to handle what I was going through. Amie really helped me get to a great point in my life where I finally feel in control of my emotions and self. Amie made me feel comfortable and gave me different ways to handle situations. After I felt confident enough to use the tools Amie taught me I believed it was time for me to stop going to therapy and Amie encouraged me to check in via text and let her know how I was doing. I highly recommend Amie!! read more

I have been working with Amies for a couple of years now for my mental health. Amie is nice, professional and easy to talk to. I have learned a lot from Amie such as setting boundaries, recognizing my own strengths and communicating effectively. I like that Amie is very flexible such as if your having difficulty attending an appointment due to scheduling or any other issues she will work with you. If your in need of counseling / therapy give her a try. Thank you Amie read more

My partner and I visited Amie for couples therapy for about six months and she was incredibly helpful in working with the two of us to overcome our obstacles. Couples therapy is extremely challenging as you not only have one client, but actually three: the two individuals and the relationship itself. Amie is incredibly skilled and never made either of us feel as though she was taking sides with or favoring one person over the other. She gave us useful tools to work on in our time outside of her office and balanced our sessions so that each of us had a voice. She is compassionate, insightful, honest and warm. We couldn't have asked for anyone better. Couples therapy is not always to save the relationship, but in our case that was the outcome. read more

This review is long overdue...I've known Amie for several years. I've known her as a professional colleague with whom I have the upmost trust and respect. Over the years, I have seen her uphold our professions ethical standards, provide and receive consultations always with client interest at the forefront. She is quite skilled at helping people with an array of challenges. I've often referred to her without hesitation. On a personal note, I find her to be kind and funny and have really enjoyed our conversations. Kathleen Villagomez, LCSW #22643 read more

My web business developed Amy's website and are in the process I got to witness what a great and professional job she does for her clients. She is super professional with great knowledge and really caring and passion for helping people. The highest recommendation for counseling and help. read more

Amie genuinely cares about her clients well-being. She provides the proper tools and resources necessary to help the individual improve themselves, as well as their overall quality of life. She is not the stereotypical "and how does that make you feel" therapist, however she guides the individual to find their answers and their truth. I am currently twenty two years of age and I've been seeing Amie since my freshman year of high school off and on since. Regardless of time, she remembered details relevant to who and how I am. If anyone is truly ready to work on themselves- Amie is the one for you. read more

Amie's wonderful. We saw her for an extended stretch of time and found her to be a calming, empathetic presence who provided tools for more open and honest communication. read more

Amie is both professional and personal, I have been seeing her for over a year and never have I had a bad experience. I truly feel comfortable around her at all times and can't wait for my next visit every time I leave. Sometimes I'm emotionally run through the ringer but she is always honest with me even if it's not what I want to hear and her analogies make things easier to understand and help me life every time. Thank you Amie for helping me put me life back together. read more

I know this may sound like an exaggeration but, she has truly helped me change my life. A year ago I had money problems and severe depression. She didn't have a magic wand but she did help me find the courage and strength within. Priceless. read more

Amie is a compassionate, warm, and nonjudgmental therapist. She is able to create a safe space for anyone who is looking to explore or sort through some difficulties in their lives. She has great tools and skills she provides to her clients, especially for couples who are struggling with communication. read more

I found Amie on Yelp a couple months ago and put it in the back of my mind that I wanted to come by for an appointment. I finally made the call last month and with no exaggeration, my life has already considerably changed for the better. I grew up with a lot of trauma in my childhood as well as just getting out of an unhealthy long term relationship, and Amie has already helped me out so much. If you're on the fence about therapy, just DO IT! We all need help, and Amie is an amazing therapist. read more

Great experience. Amie really knows her stuff. She taught me how to value myself and in doing so I stood up for my needs which has improved my relationships and my life. read more

I find Amie to be warm, energetic, and insightful. She is highly trained and has many years of experience working with a variety of client issues. Amie helped me see my "blind spots" and get a clearer picture of how I was getting in my own way. I like that she is active in the community and goes beyond the call of duty to promote mental health outside of her practice. read more

I really appreciate all that you did for me. You are so sincere and supportive and because of that, I was open to hearing feedback. You motivated me to make the changes in my life I needed to make which has made me so much happier in my relationship. read more

I found Amie's clinical style to be motivational, and empathetic. It was in working with her a few years ago that I gained more confidence in becoming a clinical therapist. I find myself utilizing the skills I learned with her on a daily basis. Under her instruction, I was able to develop a foundational component in my own approach with patients! read more

I have known Amie as a colleague since 2001. As a clinician, I would gladly refer my own family to her. Amie, is knowledgable, direct, and insightful. Her no nonsense approach is nicely balanced with authenticity and empathy. Over the years her ability to create a safe, secure and non-judgemental space seems to only continue to grow. Finding a good therapist that is committed to growth, walks the walk and talks the talk is a very difficult thing in my opinion and Amie meets these criteria without exception. read more

My goodness. Where do I even begin with Amie. I found Amie from my school graduate program. Originally I started going to her to get hours needed for a program I was in, but after the first few appts, I knew Amie was my therapist. I had just seen a Psychologist who told me I was too much for him and he didn't know what to do with me. Amie saw me, told me I WASN'T too much, helped me to believe that...and truly helped me to fix me. In a lot of ways. I have been with her for over 5 years and I recommend her to everyone I know. I have been sad at home and thought of Amie. Haha. It's a "What would Amie Say" kinda moment. Things she has said or told me that I thought were wise or insightful, techniques she has taught me. She is a professional, a kind soul, an advocate, highly empathetic, and very wise. She truly is a gifted healer. I have recently gained some mental health strides and the first thing I did was want to tell Amie, above all else, haha. Because she feels like my mental health's long time partner and advocate. And I myself am a mental health practitioner and healer as well. So I know my stuff. And I know Amie. And I know she is good. VERY good. Mental health is key. And Amie helps you get those keys. It's a beautiful thing. read more

Amie is truly one of the most kind and compassionate people you will ever meet. Upon meeting her you are instantly met with a sincerely warm and happy welcome. I strongly recommend scheduling with her as will not be you disappointed! read more

Amie is incredibly knowledgeable, non judgemental, and compassionate. But also great with providing solid tools to help her clients change and improve their lives. read more

Amie is a caring and compassionate therapist who is able to provide high levels of awareness to what is internally happening with clients. Amie holds the space to allow internal process to happen and somehow understand how to perceive situations in a more positive manner. Amie has good boundaries and good structure to implement with clients. All the tools she is knowledgeable with, she passes them on and she loves to help. By talking with Amie, it is very noticeable that she cares for her clients and she loves her career. read more

Amie is a great therapist. She is a empathetic, warm and caring. She has a kind and calming energy which really allows you to feel safe and listened to. She is able to provide her clients with excellent tools and strategies to help them succeed. read more

I have worked with Amie in a profession capacity for 15 years. She is professional, clinically skilled, and is one of the first people I call when a case consultation is in order. Furthermore, Amie spends a great deal of time making sure that her website is chock full of resources.and helpful information for people who are looking for assistance but cannot commit to treatment at this time. She is a wonderful colleague and therapist. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist, specifically a "gay friendly" therapist, in the Long Beach area. read more