Meet Andrea Nelson, LMFT
I’m a therapist in private practice who’s passionate about working with teens, college students, and adults of all ages. My focus is primarily on complex trauma, anxiety, eating disorders & body image issues and
life transitions.
Key Highlights of My Practice
Bachelor of Arts
Human Services
Saint Mary’s College
Master of Arts
Counseling Psychology
The Wright Institute
EDUCATION
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How to Work with Anxiety
PTSD - Working with the Traumatized BrainDisorders of Emotional Regulation
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
Extensive Training in Treatment of Eating Disorders
TRAININGS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic
Trauma-Informed
Solution Focused
Holistic
Interrelational
Culturally Informed & Aware
APPROACHES
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) #144389
California
LICENSURE
Complex Trauma
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
Relationship Challenges
Perfectionism
Self-confidence
SPECIALTIES
MORE ABOUT ME
While I have long considered therapy my life calling, I channeled my interest in human behavior through my work as a life coach and in marketing communications (in the high-tech industry) in my previous careers.
My work in business afforded me the ability to learn skills I now use as a therapist including:
setting goals to drive results
importance of setting healthy boundaries
being direct and authentic
using coping skills
communicating with people of all levels
group and relationship dynamics
and it’s ok to ask for help!
This dovetailed seamlessly into my career as a therapist. My broad personal and professional experiences have taught me the value of building positive connections with diverse people by maintaining a culturally sensitive and nonjudgmental perspective. I value bringing my own humanity and experiences into my work!
