Dr. Andrew Mendonsa, CO Psychologist PSY.0005062, CA Psychologist PSY23208

Dr. Andrew Mendonsa is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and midlife transitions. He also works with LGBTQ clients and people navigating sexuality, kink, and alternative relationship styles who want a nonjudgmental space to talk. Dr. Mendonsa practices in California and sees clients in English. He takes a practical, collaborative approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps you can use between meetings. He blends methods like cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused conversations, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to match what a person needs in the moment. His background spans community mental health, addiction services, work in the criminal justice system, and clinical work with high-achieving professionals. That range shapes his view of how stress and identity concerns show up in real life and at work. He draws on that experience when helping people manage burnout, career shifts, or relationship changes. When problematic sexual behavior or compulsive patterns are present, he aims to identify what motivates the behavior before making changes. That means setting practical goals and building coping strategies rather than using shame or simple prescriptions. The focus is on measurable steps toward healthier functioning. Getting started involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling the first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions in line with those values; it helps people move forward when stuck by building workable habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns that started early and helps people develop healthier ways to connect and rely on others. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has or hasn't worked before, and preferences for how to work. Together they pick methods and adjust them as progress is made so sessions stay focused on what matters to the client. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing conversations during breaks or from a convenient spot. It can also make brief check-ins or skill practice simpler to schedule. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your needs. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain consistency while working toward career, relationship, or midlife goals.