Andrea Reese, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Andrea!

My goal is to provide a safe environment to foster personal growth and help you overcome life’s challenges. We all deserve to live a fulfilling life. Seeking support is a courageous step. I am grateful for the opportunity to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

My focus

I work with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency, grief, ADHD, relationships, and family conflict.

My approach

Using an eclectic approach, I pull from multiple modalities to select the best treatment options for your specific needs. Therapy is not one size fits all. We start by building a safe, trusting alliance, and then work together to address your specific needs, goals, and expectations.

My communication style

My communication style is empathic and authentic. I promote curiosity without judgment to support you in your journey of self-discovery. Depending on your needs, I shift between a directive and non-directive approach.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up, I watched my father struggle with mental health challenges. Through my own experiences in therapy, I gained a new appreciation for its value. I've dedicated my life's work to supporting others on their healing journey.

My goals for you

Goal setting is always collaborative. By establishing clear goals, we address problem areas that cause distress and build skills that improve self-sufficiency.

Our first session

The first few sessions center around trust building. We must establish a sense of safety and trust. I prioritize time during the first session to answer your questions and determine if the therapeutic relationship is a good fit to meet your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Andrea Reese