Andrea is a bilingual Marriage and Family therapist. Over the past 7 years Andrea has worked within the neurodivergent community to support the development of children and their families. She also has a Latinx emphasis that is focused on understanding the strengths of the community, and encourages the mental health of all communities, while reducing the stigma. Individual therapy, parent psychoeducation, family therapy, and evidence based practices are some of the ways in which Andrea looks to support the wellness of each client. On her free time Andrea enjoys dancing, music, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Education

• MA, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Santa Clara University
• BA, Psychology, San Jose State University

Experience 

• Prior experience in partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient program
• Emphasizes learning though play and supportive family dynamics for adaptive change
• Promotes social emotional learning to build wellness in individual therapy
• Focused on applying psychological approaches that are appropriate for the individual child and family

Licenses & Certifications

• AMFT

Languages

• Spanish

Areas of Specialty

• Children and Families

Modalities Practiced 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Behavioral Approaches
• Psychodynamic modalities
• Person Centered Approaches