I am licensed in California, with 20 years of professional work experience. For nearly 15 years I ran a residential substance abuse treatment program within the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs, serving those suffering from homelessness and chronic mental illness. Now working with individuals in the population at large, I do my best to help clients cope with: anxiety, personal and professional setbacks, addiction, major life changes, relationship conflicts and career concerns. I also refine and enhance my practice through teaching social welfare and addiction at a major West Los Angeles university. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 22904
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Andrea has been great, I've only had two sessions with her so far and can tell we are a great fit. She has helped open my eyes to things that I couldn't see were going on within myself and I have hope for a better and healthier future by working with her.
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is compassionate, listens to you, and is very helpful...
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions
This experience has so far been beyond helpful and exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She's awesome, genuinely listens to what I have to say.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent!
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Andrea was responsive, knowledgeable and professional... highly recommended:)
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue