- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- Grief and loss
About Andrea
Andrea Throndson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and depression. Andrea works with adults who want practical ways to manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
Andrea believes clients know their own story and bring strengths to the work. In sessions she listens for what is already working and what gets in the way of change. Conversations focus on clear steps a person can try between appointments to test what helps and what does not.
Her background includes substantial clinical work with grief, addictions, and trauma. She combines that experience with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address habits, thought patterns, and relationship dynamics. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace and concentrate on skills people can use right away.
Andrea pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns and how those themes affect relationships and self-image. She also supports people facing chronic pain or illness, caregiver strain, body image worries, feelings of isolation, and financial stress. Practical communication skills and problem-solving are commonly part of the work.
People who choose Andrea often want concrete tools and honest feedback. She helps clients break down big problems into manageable steps and track small wins. For someone who finds social situations or asking for help difficult, Andrea offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to make progress.
How therapy methods translate to online work
Andrea draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills for managing anxiety and urges; sessions teach short exercises and steps that people can try between meetings to reduce distress and test what helps. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice repeated interactions and try new ways of relating to others to reduce conflict and loneliness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. She adapts methods to fit the client and adjusts the plan as progress and setbacks are observed, making decisions collaboratively.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people practice skills in real-world settings between sessions. Ask about specific session lengths and formats when scheduling so arrangements match daily routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression, plus related concerns like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps and skills people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has 14 years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.