Hello, I'm Andrea Martel, an LCSW with over 25 years of experience with individuals with various challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues. I also counsel clients who are LGBTQIA+, have parenting issues, infertility and postpartum depression, and have substance abuse issues. My training and skills are in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, and Client-centered modalities. I feel the relationship with your counselor is paramount, and I want you to feel safe. I will meet you where you are and help you through your journey. My communication style is respectful, gentle, and straightforward. I am an active participant in therapy as I give my clients tools they can use to respond differently. I am caring, concerned, open-minded, and a good listener, yet direct. The first session is geared toward discovering more about you and your needs. I like to listen to what brings you to therapy at this time, and then I ask many clarifying questions to help determine a treatment plan. If you think we might be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out today.
Qualifications: | University of California |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCSW |
Expertise: | Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Infertility, Life Coaching, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Sexual Abuse, Women |