FAQs

Yes. IAT stands for Intentional Action Therapy, an action-oriented therapy model created by Amy Neufeld, a licensed therapist in Laguna Beach, California.

Intentional Action Therapy , or IAT, is an action-based therapy model created by Amy Neufeld. IAT blends nervous system regulation, behavioral repetition, and structured implementation to help clients create real, measurable change. Instead of focusing only on awareness, IAT translates clarity into daily action so patterns shift in real life.

IAT is for individuals who feel traditional talk therapy has been too passive or too slow, for those hesitant to try therapy or anyone who feels therapy hasn’t been the right fit in the past. IAT works well for people struggling with anxiety, relationship patterns, boundaries, emotional reactivity, or feeling “stuck” despite doing personal growth work. It’s for those ready to move from insight into intentional action.

CBT works to change distorted or unhelpful thinking.

DBT builds emotional regulation and coping skills.

ACT helps you accept discomfort while moving toward your values.

IAT identifies and interrupts the deeper patterns driving your behavior.

Intentional Action Therapy looks beneath thoughts and emotions to the attachment dynamics and nervous system responses shaping your reactions and turns insight into structured, real-life action that disrupts those patterns and creates forward movement.

We do a combination of therapy types in sessions, with IAT being the driving style.

Sessions are 45 minutes. Therapy works best when attended at least 1 time per week and so we request that all new client start with weekly sessions.

We are a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While we don't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means they will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. We can supply a Superbill to submit to your insurance company for therapy sessions.

Yes. Amy Neufeld offers professional certification in Intentional Action Therapy for licensed therapists who want a more structured, action-oriented framework. IAT training focuses on implementation strategies, nervous system integration, behavioral repetition, and helping clients move from insight to sustainable change. Therapists interested in certification or training opportunities can contact Amy on the contact page to learn about upcoming programs.

Yes. Amy Neufeld is available for keynote speaking engagements, workshops, trainings, and professional events focused on Intentional Action Therapy, action-based mental health treatment, nervous system regulation, and sustainable behavior change.

Her presentations are designed for leadership teams, women’s groups, therapists, clinicians, and organizations seeking a structured, implementation-focused approach to personal growth and emotional health. Amy’s work challenges passive models of change and equips audiences with practical, repeatable tools they can apply immediately.

To inquire about booking Amy for a conference, corporate event, professional training, or workshop, please contact us through our contact page.

For individual therapy sessions, Amy requires at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Appointments canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be subject to the full session fee.

For speaking engagements, workshops, and professional trainings, a minimum of 5 days’ notice is required for cancellation. Contracts for speaking events may include additional terms related to deposits, travel, or preparation time.

This policy helps ensure consistency, fairness, and respect for scheduled time while maintaining the integrity of Amy’s clinical and professional commitments.