Dr. Andrew Mendonsa

Dr. Andrew Mendonsa works with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and questions around sexual expression and identity. He is also available to support those coping with addiction, sleep problems, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and goal-setting tailored to their situation. He draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches to help people notice what matters and take steps toward it.

Andrew brings 22 years of experience in many settings, including community mental health, addiction services, criminal justice, and work with high-achieving professionals. That range informs how he helps people manage shame, workplace pressure, and complicated life transitions without judgment.

He frames therapy as collaborative and time-focused. People who prefer a results-oriented approach and clear next steps tend to do well with him. He also describes himself as LGBTQIA+ affirming and open to conversations about kink, alternative sexual cultures, and nontraditional relationships.

Andrew is licensed in Colorado and California as a psychologist - CO Psychologist PSY.0005062 and CA Psychologist PSY23208 - and practices from California. Sessions are conducted in English, and he accepts international clients.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It supports people who want clearer values and more consistent behavior, useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connection patterns and can help with intimacy and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try strategies and adjust the approach based on what feels most helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can still include skill practice, exposure exercises, values-based planning, and discussion of relationship patterns just like in-office care, while matching the session style to each person's schedule and needs.