Lori Andrews, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lori!

I am interested in helping you with the challenges that you are facing so you can experience more ease and confidence in your life and make choices that truly reflect what is meaningful to you. I work with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, stress, life transitions, career change, and who want to increase self-esteem.

My focus

Many of my clients have had previous therapy or coaching. There is a readiness to take the next steps for changes that are desired. Clients who work with me have had some experience with somatic practices and self-regulation.

My approach

My focus is a Strength-Based approach, which includes tools that help you build upon your innate positive qualities for growth and change. I offer art therapy as a modality for visual feedback and journal writing to explore patterns and actionable steps towards your goals. I offer somatic practices as essential support to sustain your progress.

My communication style

I provide a safe space for you to share concerns, questions, goals, and successes. I listen deeply and ask clarifying questions about your thoughts and experiences. Sessions are interactive, and I offer tools that we discuss together to see what works for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am a person who is committed to personal growth. I value education and the discovery of systems that help me understand innate and learned capacities to meet the demands of an individual's life and relationships during the lifespan. I am informed by clinical art therapy, marriage and family therapy, depth psychology, and the biology of trauma.

My goals for you

During our first meeting, I will ask you to clarify your goals for therapy. The goals will guide the direction we take and ensure that we stay on track with what you want to accomplish. I will check in with you about how we are doing in reaching your goals. We will utilize Rula's measurement survey as feedback on your progress.

Our first session

In the first session, we will identify the main issue that brings you to therapy. I will ask questions about your background, family, relationships, support, past therapy, and other details that will help me orient to your life. You will have an opportunity to ask me questions about the therapy process and any concerns you may have.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy/Marriage Family Therapy from Loyola Marymount University and a Doctorate of Philosophy, PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lori Andrews