About Andrew
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Starting therapy often means acknowledging that something feels off—whether it’s emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, or a sense of feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break. My role is to create a space where you can explore these experiences openly, without judgment or pressure.
I view therapy as a collaborative process built on trust, safety, and genuine understanding. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work together to understand the deeper patterns, beliefs, and experiences shaping how you relate to yourself and others.
My approach is grounded in a holistic and person-centered framework, meaning each session is tailored to your unique needs, values, and life experiences. The goal is not just to feel better in the moment, but to build lasting clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction in your life.
- Collaborative and client-centered process
- Safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space
- Focus on long-term growth and self-understanding
Support for the challenges shaping your life and relationships
I work with individuals and couples navigating emotional challenges, relational patterns, and life transitions. Each area of focus is approached with curiosity, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the experiences shaping your current reality.
Trauma
Work through past experiences at a pace that feels safe while building a stronger sense of stability and trust.
Mood Disorders
Navigate depression, anxiety, and emotional shifts with tools that support balance and long-term well-being.
Relationship Distress
Understand recurring patterns and improve how you connect, communicate, and relate to others.
Family Conflict
Explore family dynamics and build healthier ways of setting boundaries and maintaining connection.
Identity & Life Transitions
Gain clarity during periods of change, uncertainty, or when your sense of self feels unclear or shifting.
Emotional Overwhelm
Develop ways to manage intense emotions and feel more grounded in day-to-day life.
An integrated approach tailored to your unique experience
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. My work brings together multiple evidence-based methods in a way that fits your individual needs, goals, and life experiences. Rather than following a fixed structure, we adapt the process to support both insight and practical change.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explore how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns continue to shape your present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier, more balanced ways of responding to everyday challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Build skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and staying grounded during intense moments.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward actions aligned with your values.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Understand different parts of yourself and work toward internal balance, healing, and self-compassion.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Develop present-moment awareness to better manage stress, emotional reactivity, and internal experiences.
Looking beyond symptoms to understand the whole person
Therapy is not just about reducing symptoms—it’s about understanding the deeper patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate to the world around you. Many of the struggles people face are rooted in long-standing beliefs, emotional experiences, and attachment patterns that develop over time.
My approach focuses on seeing you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a set of challenges. Together, we explore the underlying dynamics that influence your relationships, emotional responses, and sense of self. This process creates space for meaningful insight, not just temporary relief.
Rather than rushing toward quick solutions, we take the time to understand what’s happening beneath the surface—so that change feels more natural, lasting, and aligned with who you are.
Whole-Person Perspective
You are more than a diagnosis. Your experiences, relationships, culture, and environment all shape your story.
Understanding Patterns
We explore recurring emotional and relational patterns to understand why certain challenges keep showing up.
Attachment & Relationships
Early relationships and attachment styles often influence how you connect, trust, and respond today.
Insight + Action Balance
Therapy combines deep understanding with practical tools to support both awareness and real change.
Meaningful changes that extend beyond therapy
Mood Stability
Experience greater emotional balance and fewer overwhelming highs and lows.
Emotional Regulation
Develop the ability to manage intense emotions with more awareness and control.
Better Relationships
Improve communication, connection, and understanding in personal and professional relationships.
Increased Self-Awareness
Gain deeper insight into your thoughts, patterns, and emotional responses.
Confidence in Decisions
Feel more grounded and confident when making choices aligned with your values.
Motivation & Direction
Reconnect with a sense of purpose and move forward with clarity and intention.
Experience across diverse communities and clinical settings
My professional journey has been shaped by working across a wide range of settings and communities, each offering a deeper understanding of the challenges people face in their daily lives. These experiences have strengthened my ability to meet clients with empathy, adaptability, and a broader perspective on mental health.
From early work in school-based mental health supporting adolescents and families, to working with individuals facing systemic barriers, each step has informed how I approach therapy today—with care that is both grounded and responsive to real-world complexity.
School-Based Mental Health
Supported adolescents and families navigating academic stress, behavioral challenges, and early emotional development.
Work with Families & Youth
Helped families understand intergenerational patterns and improve communication and connection.
Homeless & Low-Income Communities
Worked closely with individuals facing systemic barriers, offering support within complex and often underserved environments.
Intensive Outpatient Clinics
Provided care for individuals experiencing mood disorders and trauma-related challenges in structured clinical settings.
Policy & Advocacy Work
Contributed to efforts focused on improving access to mental health services and supporting community-based care across California.
Attachment Patterns
We explore how early relationship experiences influence how you connect, trust, and respond to others today.
Core Beliefs
Identify the underlying beliefs about yourself and the world that may be shaping your behavior and emotional responses.
Emotional Processing
Create space to understand, experience, and work through emotions in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Insight + Skill-Building
Balance deeper understanding with practical tools that help you navigate real-life situations more effectively.
Understanding the deeper patterns that shape your experience
In therapy, we look beyond surface-level challenges to understand the underlying patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This process is both reflective and practical—helping you gain insight while also building the tools needed for meaningful, lasting change.
Rather than focusing on a single method, I work collaboratively to explore how your past experiences, internal beliefs, and emotional responses connect to what you’re currently facing.
Supporting diverse communities with culturally responsive care
Mental health care is most effective when it reflects the cultural, social, and lived experiences of each individual. My work is grounded in cultural humility and a deep respect for the communities I serve.
I am especially committed to supporting individuals from diverse and underserved backgrounds, where access to mental health care may be limited or shaped by stigma, language barriers, or systemic challenges.
Through both clinical work and community involvement, I aim to create spaces where people feel understood, respected, and supported in ways that align with their cultural identity and personal values.
Vietnamese Community Support
Providing culturally informed care and increasing access to mental health resources within the Vietnamese community.
Culturally Responsive Care
Adapting therapy to respect each client’s cultural background, identity, and lived experience.
Mental Health Accessibility
Supporting efforts to make mental health services more approachable, inclusive, and accessible for all communities.
Professional training grounded in clinical excellence
My clinical work is supported by formal education and professional licensure in the state of California. This foundation ensures that the care provided is ethical, evidence-informed, and aligned with established standards of practice.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed in California, providing professional mental health services grounded in clinical standards and ethical care.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Earned from San Jose State University, with training focused on evidence-based practice, human development, and community mental health.
Ongoing involvement in professional and community-focused work
Professional Groups
Active participation in professional groups focused on advancing clinical knowledge and best practices.
Trauma-Informed Care
Ongoing work and collaboration centered on trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, understanding, and long-term healing.
Integrative Psychotherapy
Engagement in integrative therapy models that combine multiple evidence-based approaches to better serve diverse client needs.
Community Mental Health
Involvement in initiatives aimed at improving access to care and supporting underserved communities across California.
A space to reflect, understand, and move forward
Starting therapy is a personal decision, and it’s okay to take your time. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a transition, or simply looking for more clarity, support is available when you’re ready.
Specialized therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and burnout — serving Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, Castro Valley, Danville, and the greater Tri-Valley area. We help high-achieving professionals and couples reconnect, heal, and thrive through individual therapy, couples counseling, and EMDR therapy in Dublin, CA.
Serving: Dublin · Pleasanton · San Ramon · Livermore · Castro Valley · Danville · Walnut Creek · Tri-Valley, CA | Online therapy available throughout California
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