- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and sexual behavior
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa is a Colorado and California psychologist with 22 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance and behavioral addictions, and issues related to identity and sexual expression. He lists family concerns and family of origin issues among his areas of focus, alongside parenting and career stress.
He takes a practical, goal-oriented approach. Sessions tend to look at current patterns that trace back to earlier family roles and expectations. He uses evidence-based methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and track what does and does not work in daily life.
Andrew has worked across community mental health, addiction services, the criminal justice system, and with high-achieving professionals. That range informs how he frames problems and solutions - combining plain language with clear behavioral steps. His background includes work with marginalized groups and people from diverse sexual cultures and identities.
In sessions he will talk through what maintains a problem, whether it is avoidance, perfectionism, or problematic sexual behavior, and then create practical goals. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused ideas, and skills from dialectical behavior work to help with emotion regulation and relationships.
He offers care for people grappling with grief, chronic stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness interactions, and career transitions. Before booking, confirm current session formats and how they fit your schedule.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to act in line with them despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help when family patterns leave someone stuck in avoidance or self-criticism. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful habits and improve mood and sleep. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to early relationship patterns and how they shape current closeness, trust, and conflict. It can be useful for people tracing relationship problems back to family of origin dynamics.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. That means sessions can shift emphasis over time between values work, skills practice, or exploring attachment patterns.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel for someone balancing caregiving or demanding work. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress can continue between meetings.
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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 concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sexual expression concerns, grief, parenting strain, career stress, and family of origin matters.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that focuses on practical steps and measurable changes rather than indefinite therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience across community mental health, addiction services, criminal justice settings, and work with high-achieving professionals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as a Colorado Psychologist PSY.0005062 and a California Psychologist PSY23208, and he practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he indicates he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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