Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California.
Above all else I believe in adapting therapy to the needs of my client. Some people seek a guiding hand and more direct suggestions, while others prefer a space where they can feel supported in their exploration of themselves. And for many, what they is different each session. Much of the therapy I offer centers around learning to manage unpleasant thoughts and feelings by making life changes, learning skills, and developing new ways of looking at problems. But I also recognize that it can be important to slow down and recognize the weight of the pain we carry and process the past.
In my therapy work I utilize acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), grief therapy, and always apply a trauma focused approach.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress
CA LCSW 114861