Andres Hoyo , LMFT

Andres Hoyo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and changes in life circumstances. He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, addictions and process addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and multicultural or immigration-related stressors.

His approach is client-centered and nonjudgmental, emphasizing collaboration in the therapeutic process and inviting clients to take an active role in shaping sessions. He supports clients in identifying personal strengths and practical resources, encouraging self-discovery and solution-focused steps while providing space to process emotions and thoughts. Andres integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices when helpful, tailoring interventions to each person s goals and cultural context.

Fluent in English and Spanish, he brings sensitivity to blended family dynamics, forgiveness work, impulsivity, jealousy, life purpose and midlife concerns, as well as money and financial stress. Andres values the courage it takes to seek support and aims to create a compassionate environment where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to take steps toward improved well-being.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Andres draws from client-centered therapy to prioritize the person s perspective, creating a collaborative space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions and the therapist offers support and reflection. This approach helps with relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, and building self-awareness by centering each client s goals and lived experience.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress management, and impulse-related concerns by teaching practical skills and coping strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills. Mindfulness practices can assist with emotion regulation, managing cravings or urges, and responding more calmly to difficult situations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process, and Andres works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily obligations, and allow clients to receive consistent support from licensed professionals without travel constraints.