I am licensed in California with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
27 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Relationship issues Family conflicts Motivation, self esteem, and confidence
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Andrea Shirley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I Love and Appreciate of Dr. Shirley! She’s been an immense source to help me grow and develop.
Written on Oct 07, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’m quite impressed with Dr. Shirley. She’s a perfect fit for me as my therapist! Her expertise and knowledge are amazing and I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I feel very comfortable with them with my therapist and that I can talk to her about anything gives me a good advice and good coping tools.
Written on Jun 15, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I like the way that she always look forward to meeting me and every time we talk she pays attention to every detail. She’s very nice. I like my therapy. I never had a person that makes you feel appreciated and matter she gives you motivation and everything and hope when you’re feeling overwhelmed she has the time to calm you down the time to unwind and she’s always giving good advice to the person she’s talking to I hope I don’t have to leave her because another person like her. I’m not gonna find or a therapist like her genuine honest uncomfortable with talking about anything and everything.
Written on Jun 08, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
5 stars! She is amazing!! Made me feel so comfortable!! I’ve made more strides in 2 sessions compared to previous experience. She is awesome!
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She very fun and very helpful. Very hands on without being in person and very nice but very real.
Written on Apr 29, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Shirley is amazing.
Written on Apr 10, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr Shirley is very good at what she does.
Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shirley is very intuitive and knowledgeable. So far I’m very pleased.
Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Definitely been a help.
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shirley gives great career advice and helps me stay informed and confident when standing up for myself, both at work and in relationships. She is very down to earth and easy to talk to, which makes the experience feel comfortable and supportive. Our conversations feel genuine and insightful, almost like speaking with a trusted and wise friend or family member. I truly appreciate her guidance.
Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She's an excellent therapist. Very professional, friendly, and caring.
Written on Feb 28, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr Shirley is knowledgeable, compassionate, and very deeply appreciated. I have been in therapy before, so my expectations were tempered coming in to this arrangement by the need to know I have found the right therapist. Yes, the match is a success. Thanks for sending this angel my way. Namaste
Written on Jan 04, 2026 after therapy with Andrea for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coaching, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Nov 29, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Shirley is fantastic! She is super kind, and so helpful. I have learned so much about myself and am so happy I get to meet with Dr. Shirley each week.
Written on Sep 21, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
It has been so refreshing to get to work with Dr. Shirley. She has absolutely without question reinforced my confidence in therapy. Her obvious love for what she does shows throughout her professionalism and her ability to connect with someone such as myself makes me so grateful that I chose BetterHelp. If you ever see this Doc, thank you so much for existing how you are!
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
She's an Amazing Therapist.
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shirley is truly my advocate. I love that she is so caring, empathetic, and passionate about providing a safe space for me as I discuss with her my deepest worries and troubles. 1000/10 would recommend her!
Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She simply the best!
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She’s great.
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Shirley is amazing. I swear it’s like she’s a soulmate of mine from another life. Her voice and smile always brings such positive vibes and it’s like I’m talking to my best friend that I haven’t talked to in a while. Her empathy and love is truly felt and I almost don’t want to write a review and have her become more popular and make it harder for me to make more appts with her. Lol! She truly is a gem!
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shirley is super amazing! She helps me with understanding myself and everyone else around me. She holds me accountable and comforts me. I feel like she really understands me and what is needed.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Andrea for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Caring, compassionate and constructive. I’ve appreciated Dr. Shirley’s help.
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Shirley is very well rounded, listens well but is also not afraid to call you out. She's open-minded and direct. She takes well to being right or wrong, it's all about helping you figure you out whichever way fits best.
Written on Dec 07, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Shirley covers support for every area of my experience as a first generation American; Latinx and queer person of very humble beginnings. It’s been a great therapy experience with her.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, and self esteem
She is so intuitive and is very present. She is a problem solver, mentor, and therapist.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 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, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
Dr. Shirley is a very very sweet lady and she is a very organized person on how she listens to my story. She advices on things that i think makes a lot of sense and she offers a lot of solution that cam be done to solve my problems. She is a very patient listener and remember things on the top of her head easily which makes me feel very comfortable talking to her.
Written on Nov 16, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, and coaching
She's awesome
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve been working with Dr. Shirley for a short time, but the impact has already been huge. She’s given me new perspectives and practical tools that have helped me navigate some really tough situations, especially when it comes to family dynamics. Her approach is supportive yet honest, and I’ve found myself feeling more equipped to handle the challenges I’m facing. If you’re dealing with difficult family issues and need someone to help you work through them, I’d highly recommend Dr. Shirley.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She’s very caring and direct, both qualities that I appreciate greatly
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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