- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Andy
He has worked across colleges, non-profits, hospitals, and government settings. That variety informs how he approaches problems that cross personal, work, and community life. He pays attention to how systems and relationships shape choices and feelings.
In sessions Andy follows a person-centered style and draws on practical methods like cognitive behavioral tools, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness skills. Conversations tend to be straightforward. He helps people notice what matters to them, test small changes, and reduce unhelpful patterns.
Andy also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress, money worries, and isolation. He often helps men navigating midlife concerns and those questioning direction or purpose.
He emphasizes collaboration and gives space for clients to find their own voice. Sessions focus on clear steps to manage distress, improve decision-making, and rebuild confidence. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's process for matching and scheduling a first session.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- California · 115829
- NPI
- 1184286593
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking committed action toward those values while learning to make space for difficult feelings. It can help with life purpose questions and getting unstuck from avoidance patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It provides practical exercises to test beliefs, reduce anxiety, and change unhelpful routines that get in the way of decisions or goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andy will collaborate with clients to choose or blend methods based on personal goals, current challenges, and what feels workable in sessions. That collaborative process helps shape short-term steps and longer-term focus.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use video or phone according to what works best for concentration or bandwidth. These practical options can help therapy integrate into everyday life without asking for major schedule changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Andy works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists life purpose among his focus areas along with many related stresses.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses a person-centered approach alongside methods like ACT and CBT to identify values and test small, practical changes. Sessions are collaborative and focus on steps that can reduce overwhelm.
What is his experience and background?
He has five years of experience and has worked in colleges, non-profits, hospitals, and government roles. That background informs work with problems that touch work, school, and community systems.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.
Good to know
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