- Goal oriented
- Practical strategies
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa greets readers as a straightforward, practical clinician who helps people untangle stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and relationship concerns. He is a psychologist licensed in Colorado and California and brings 22 years of experience to sessions. He frames therapy as a focused, collaborative process aimed at clear goals rather than open-ended counseling.
Dr. Mendonsa uses plain talk to identify what is getting in the way of better sleep, calmer days, and stronger relationships. He listens for patterns of avoidance, shame, or worry, and then works with each person to build doable strategies. Sessions often include skills you can use between visits so progress continues outside the office.
His background spans community mental health, addiction care, criminal justice settings, and work with high-achieving professionals. That range gives him perspective on pressures people face at home and at work, including caregiving strain, career transitions, and grief. He also has experience with concerns linked to sexuality, kink culture, and nontraditional relationship styles.
Clinical methods he draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These approaches are adapted to each person’s needs rather than applied as a fixed program.
Dr. Mendonsa welcomes conversations about sleep and rest as part of broader life concerns. He helps people identify habits, reduce nighttime worry, and develop routines that support better rest. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and sleep problems by shifting attention toward meaningful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for insomnia, anxiety, and mood struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships influence current patterns, helping people understand intimacy, trust, and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to choose or blend methods that fit. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked and new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people try therapeutic tools in real-world contexts and bring those experiences directly into conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so skill-building continues between appointments.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does this therapist work with?
This clinician addresses stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and rest issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career changes, compassion fatigue, and related areas listed in his specialties.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented with an emphasis on practical skills. The approach mixes listening with concrete exercises you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience across community mental health, addiction services, criminal justice settings, and work with high-achieving professionals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed psychologist in Colorado (CO Psychologist PSY.0005062) and California (CA Psychologist PSY23208), practicing from California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients, so people living abroad may be able to work with him.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Use the Start Therapy flow to learn about available session types and scheduling.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.