About Andrew
Andrew Rodriguez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. He supports individuals with self-esteem concerns and those coping with major life changes. He speaks English and practices in California as a CA LMFT with 10 years of experience.
He focuses on practical, everyday steps people can use right away. Sessions aim to be straightforward and nonjudgmental. Clients can expect conversations that clarify what matters most and small plans to try between meetings.
How Andrew works
Andrew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns. He has worked with people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin problems, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. He also supports those navigating commitment, communication, codependency, and the impacts of divorce or separation.
He has experience with addiction-related issues, domestic violence aftermath, dissociation, and co-occurring problems like drug and alcohol use. He also offers informed, respectful support around BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual culture when those topics relate to a person’s wellbeing. Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
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What Andrew works with
The areas below are the ones Andrew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches for Online Support and Practical Change
Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on real-world change. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns in relationships and attachment. This helps when people feel stuck by abandonment fears, communication problems, or repeating cycles in their connections. Another approach centers on stress and emotion regulation skills. It teaches simple tools to manage anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, brief updates, or ongoing conversation between longer sessions. These options aim to fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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