I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of New York, providing virtual therapy in New York and Connecticut.
My experience comes from providing therapy to couples, individuals, and families with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, addictions, family conflicts, parenting, motivation, and self-esteem issues. I approach the therapeutic relationship with care and respect for intersectional identities. Much of my experience includes working with families that have a member who struggles with anxiety, depression, and addiction. I've worked with parents on parenting, and couples on communication. I've worked in a variety of settings such as community mental health, group practices, large non-profit and for-profit organizations.
I focus primarily on adjusting how one feels, behaves, and thinks within relationships. Including your relationship with yourself! My style tends to be casual, relaxed, and thoughtful. I approach therapy with a directness and light demeanor that reflects my optimism about your ability to reach your potential. I strive to build our relationship so I can be someone you trust to lean on and also challenge you when needed.
My style and approach draws from Structural Family therapy, CBT, DBT, and humanistic models of therapy. I'm going to meet you where you are and develop an approach that works for you to help you meet the goals we will collaboratively build. Whether that's enlightenment or improved function, I hope to work together to achieve it!
It can be an effortful process to work towards a better life. If you're ready to do that, then I'm here to support you on that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Communication problems, Dissociation, Guilt and shame, Self-love
NY LMFT 001992
CT LMFT 2851
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Andre continues to be a fantastic support system despite me bouncing around from topic to topic every time we talk!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Andre for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Never thought i would ever need a therapist, dates back to some issues in the past. However, i couldn't be happier that i found this platform and have Andre to talk to as i navigate this whirlwind path called life. His expertise and professionalism is unmatched and having the calls in the comfort of my house really lets me open up easier as privacy is huge for me and being comfortable, or as comfortable as possible, makes this an entirely enjoyable experience.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Andre for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd