THERAPIST

Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I was born and raised in the Bay Area and currently live about 20 minutes south of San Francisco. I’ve always been interested in the field of psychology and the improvement of mental health. I completed my bachelor’s degree and master’s degree with Palo Alto University and have practiced for the last 8 years in nonprofit agency and Hospice settings. I have experience working with children and families, individuals, and leading groups. In my sessions I like to create a comfortable, nonjudgemental, and relaxed atmosphere. I use concepts and interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapy, and motivational interviewing while working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and bereavement. I also use complementary strategies from person centered and strengths based. My therapeutic style is collaborative and based on the belief that my clients are the experts on their experiences.