- Practical goal-oriented care
- LGBTQIA+ affirming approach
- 22 years experience
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa is a clinical psychologist based in California who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He brings 22 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, addictive behaviors, and issues tied to sexual identity and expression. He aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about what matters to them.
Dr. Mendonsa uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people make changes that fit their life. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to address patterns that cause pain. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings to cope better and feel more grounded.
His background includes work in community mental health, addiction services, the criminal justice system, and with high-achieving professionals. That range gives him familiarity with pressures that come from both personal and professional demands. He also has experience supporting people from LGBTQIA+ and kink or alternative sex culture communities.
Dr. Mendonsa holds psychologist credentials in Colorado (CO Psychologist PSY.0005062) and California (CA Psychologist PSY23208). He offers services in English and sees international clients as well. To begin, viewers are asked to use the site's start process to match and schedule according to availability.
His practice emphasizes collaboration and clear steps toward goals. People who want a direct, practical approach to handling life changes, relationship questions, or patterns of behavior often find this style helpful.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and making choices that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape expectations and responses in close relationships and can help with intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively whether to emphasize skills training, values work, or relationship-focused exploration.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from different locations, which is helpful for those who travel or live outside the therapist's city. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions, helping clients use new skills between meetings.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictive behaviors, self-esteem, sexual identity and expression concerns, parenting and career changes, and many related problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented with a practical focus. Sessions aim to identify patterns, teach skills, and set achievable steps people can use between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years of experience working in community mental health, addiction settings, the criminal justice system, and with high-achieving professionals in business and academia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0005062) and a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY23208) based in California.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking through the site's scheduling process.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.