- Practical goal focus
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Evidence based methods
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step. He aims to help clients reduce anxiety, regain confidence, and approach intimate and identity questions with more clarity. His approach is practical and direct, with a focus on measurable progress and real-world skills.
With 22 years of experience as a psychologist, Andrew brings work across community mental health, addiction services, the criminal justice system, and corporate settings. He has worked with people from many backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people involved in kink, alternative sexual cultures, and nontraditional relationship structures. He offers a nonjudgmental environment for exploring sexual expression, relationship choices, and identity questions.
Dr. Mendonsa uses several evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. He emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so sessions stay focused on change. He also helps people address stress, depression, sleep problems, addiction-related concerns, and career strain with practical techniques and planning.
People who want to understand the motivations behind difficult behaviors can work with him to set achievable steps toward change. He also supports those coping with grief, chronic illness, caregiving stress, aging concerns, and adoption and foster care issues. Sessions are aimed at building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of control.
Andrew holds licenses as a Colorado Psychologist (PSY.0005062) and a California Psychologist (PSY23208). He practices in California and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approach and Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take actions that match those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep people stuck by teaching flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current patterns of closeness and trust. It can help people who struggle with intimacy, attachment issues, or patterns of avoidance and abandonment concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize ACT, attachment work, or skills from other therapies.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people bring real-life situations into sessions for practical problem solving and planning. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and attachment methods to an online setting to focus on values-based actions, relationship patterns, and skills practice.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy questions, self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep issues, career strain, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How would therapy with him feel day to day?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented with practical steps and skills. The focus is on making measurable progress rather than open-ended discussion.
What is his clinical background?
He has 22 years of experience across community mental health, addiction services, criminal justice settings, and high-wealth corporate work, which informs a range of work styles.
Which professional credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Colorado Psychologist (PSY.0005062) and a California Psychologist (PSY23208) and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.