Teletherapy for Florida

I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and educating my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought that you should be further along in life by now? As an Asian American, you feel unsatisfied with where you are currently at in life, but you don't know where you should be headed. You might even feel like you lack the confidence to pursue your dreams. Because of these struggles, you might also find it hard to connect with your loved ones.

Are you feeling stuck, unworthy, unmotivated or hopeless? You have goals and you try to move forward, because you know you have a lot to offer, but something always seems to get in the way of your career and your relationships. You feel like you are never enough, like you don’t belong. You wonder how things would be different if you were white, straight, able-bodied or cis-gendered. Every piece of self-help advice you read must be filtered through the lens of being marginalized and having less privilege. You wish someone could understand you. You try to cope, but you find that you just can’t change by willpower alone.

My mission is two-fold: helping you cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself, and a healthy relationship with others. Do you criticize, doubt and judge yourself a lot? In your relationship, do you feel like walking on eggshells because you are afraid of saying anything to your partner that will spark yet another fight? Do you feel disconnected and your needs are not met? Imagine being at peace with yourself and feeling heard, connected, loved, appreciated, and respected with your loved ones. I can help you master the tools to create your authentic self and the relationship you desire. I also help couples heal from infidelity.

My name is Andrea. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of FL and NY. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults in inpatient and outpatients settings, including corrections. I was raised in NY by West Indian (Caribbean)/ Asian parents. I then moved to FL where I earned my BA in Psychology and Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My passion is helping others figure out this crazy thing called life, and learn how to live with more satisfaction.

It's OK to feel not OK. Sounds difficult right? I am here to help you get to understand yourself more! To explore, to grow and to heal. I have 7+ years experiences with children, adolescents, adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, abused, trauma, bipolar disorder and self esteem issues. I also have great passion working with LGBTQ+ population. I have certificate in play therapy, as well as using art therapy with clients from any age. By utilizing solution focused therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing and EMDR therapy, I help my clients to be more insightful, balanced and embrace their life.

Life is full of adjustments, transitions and letting go. My goal in therapy is to accompany you in your journey towards these changes and to provide a safe space for you to heal, grow and re-discover who you are to thrive in life. I want to help you identify and cope with issues affecting your mental health by increasing your self-awareness and self-compassion in a world where you often feel like you have no control over. I want to empower you to find the innate tools you have as an individual to overcome these issues.

I believe that the ultimate goal of therapy is to alleviate pain and suffering, and that everyone has the capacity for growth and change. By developing a caring, empathic, and trusting relationship with my clients, it becomes possible to gain insight and clarity about relationships, problems and personal patterns. It is through this process that one can grow and realize a level of peace and acceptance. I also believe that genuine growth is only possible when I view the clients I work with through the lens of multiple personal identities (e.g., sexual orientation, gender) and cultural identities (e.g., race/ethnicity, religion). I am proficient in Mandarin and can understand 3 other Chinese dialects. Having lived in Asia a significant part of my life, I am familiar with Asian cultural issues.

You may be at a point where you are feeling depressed because you feel alone and misunderstood. Changes in your life are overwhelming. Life and relationships are difficult to manage. You may be thinking that you “should” be stronger and not let things bother you so why do they? Your marriage has a lot of challenges and you and your spouse do not see eye to eye. You are an LGBTQ identified person and are feeling stuck. You are encountering roadblocks in your personal life and relationships. You want so much in life, but nothing seems to come together for you.

As a therapist, I work with clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can collaborate and explore important concerns. My mission is to listen, draw upon your strengths, and provide insightful support along the way. Services are provided to clients who are interested in therapy on a short-term (one to three months) or long-term basis. For administrative letters (disability certifications, emotional support animal letters, etc.), please seek the services of a different clinician.

Relationships can be challenging. Parenting, marriage, blended families, divorce and other relationship issues can become overwhelming. We are hurt by the people we love and we can be healed by people we love. I believe creating healthy relationships will promote a sense of security and safety within us. Research shows that people in healthy relationship live longer, healthier and happier. As your therapist, I will walk alongside with you on the road of healthy relationships. Together, we will discover the sacred relationship within yourself and the people in your life, so you can live a life to its fullest.

Sometimes it's difficult to know the full extent of the way our trauma and life experiences have impacted us. We find ourselves repeating certain patterns that we know are not good for us and can't seem to break the chain, we constantly fall into moods and feelings that it's difficult to pull ourselves out of. In deciding to do therapy with me, together we learn how to identify the ways in which your past trauma and life experiences show up in your adult life and begin rewriting your narrative for your future.

During our lives we all encounter difficulties. Some are easy to overcome and others are more difficult to overcome. These difficulties can range from personal strife to familial strife. No matter the issues, it is often helpful to work through them with someone objective. My hope is that I can be the individual to help you work through the difficulties and find solutions that can be used throughout your life. I enjoy working with individuals (adults and adolescents), families, and couples. I specialize in working with the Asian American population and individuals with ongoing medical issues.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Schedule free 15 min consultation at www.pillowtalktherapy.com to start! Couples/Relationship Therapy (LGBTQIA+ and poly/kink affirming), Sex Therapy (physical/emotional issues affecting sexual relationship), Trauma (IFS); PRIVATE PAY ONLY (can provide superbill but cannot guarantee insurance payment). Currently offering telehealth only for clients within California and Florida.

Are you feeling: Stressed? Burnt Out? Anxious? or Depressed? STRENGTH. EMPOWER. CHANGE

I conduct an initial psychological evaluation, in order to understand my clients' needs and therapy goals. Then, my client and I collaborate to formulate a unique plan aimed at increased self-awareness and symptom management if necessary.

Dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, or other distressful issues from the past or present can be difficult. If you are exhausted from trying to just get over it all or you're unsure of what you're feeling and why you're feeling the way you do. Help is available from the comfort of where you are. If you are in a rural area of Florida where therapy is not as convenient to locate or you would feel better if you could access therapy from your own private space for whatever reason, I can accommodate you via a secure HIPPA Compliant video conferencing therapy session.

Everyone's Counseling Center (ECC); A not-for-profit private practice: Our mission: To provide the highest quality of mental health guidance to individuals, couples & families, older adults & families, for grief and bereavement, crisis intervention, cultural adjustment, addictions, career & vocational testing, . Our therapists are all employees of ECC & committed spiritually by Faith & professionally licensed or in the process of licensure in the State of Florida. Therapy is provided to you regardless of creed, sexuality, ethnicity, or religious background. Our goal is to guide you and/or your family through the process of healing.