- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Career and life changes
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa is a Colorado Psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0005062) and California Psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY23208) with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common pressures of life such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues faced by LGBT people. He also helps with career transitions, parenting strain, grief, addiction, sleeping problems, and coping with major life changes.
Andrew keeps sessions practical and direct. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas when helping clients sort through relationship and identity issues.
His background includes community mental health, addiction services, the criminal justice system, and work with high-achieving professionals in business and academia. That range shapes his focus on clear goals and problem-solving in therapy. Sessions often include talking through triggers, experimenting with new behaviors, and building everyday coping skills.
People who want a straightforward, goal-focused approach find his style useful. He accepts international clients and conducts work from California. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are requested. Clients start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the intake steps to set up an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling uncertain about life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape trust and intimacy and can help with relationship and intimacy-related concerns.Figuring out which approach makes the most sense is part of the work. He treats that as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and what shows progress in session. Clients and therapist check in together about what helps and what to try next.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work, and life changes, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care across locations, which can help international clients maintain continuity. The focus remains on practical skills, relationship patterns, and real-world experiments that can be used between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBT issues, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and goal-oriented, using practical techniques from CBT and ACT alongside attachment-informed and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working across community mental health, addiction services, criminal justice settings, and with high-achieving professionals.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0005062 and CA Psychologist PSY23208 and practices from California.
Can non-US residents work with him?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Start by clicking the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.