Therapist for adults in San Francisco, Pacifica, and throughout California

Hello! I’m Andrea. I am a psychologist, empty nester, dog mom, and avid photographer.

I am passionate about empowering those who are feeling lost or stuck in their lives to rediscover and reclaim their vitality, inner peace, and worthiness. My clients have had enough of needing to be perfect, prioritizing the needs of others at the expense of their own well-being, or seeking external validation to feel worthy.

For my clients, the journey back to themselves is a deeply transformative process which involves embracing vulnerability, letting go of outdated beliefs, and reconnecting with inner strengths and passions. I am delighted to guide clients back to feeling truly fulfilled and joyful as they step into their power and create a life that reflects their deepest longings and aspirations.

Are you living a life that’s not truly yours?

Let’s find a way back to you.

You’re in the right place - and I’m so glad that you are here.

You are tired of feeling exhausted, unsure of yourself, and stuck. You are done with overthinking every little thing. Life hasn’t worked out as you had hoped. 

I want to help you reconnect with what matters to you most. Together, let’s figure out what you really want out of life and what will truly leave you feeling joyful.

This exploration within and return to yourself can be transformative. It involves letting go of old beliefs and societal expectations, grieving what might have been, embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and reconnecting with your inner strengths, passions, and values as they show up today.

I look forward to helping you discover that true fulfullment, joy, and inner peace come from living in alignment with your truth, honoring your needs and desires, and taking actions that nourish your soul. It’s about stepping into your power, embracing your worthiness, and creating a life that reflects your deepest longings.

my approach

I work collaboratively with adults who are ready to take a deep and healing journey of self discovery.

During our time together, I will meet you where you are right now. We will explore what is most alive in you in the present moment and examine the meaning you’re making of the challenges that you’ve been facing.

As a warm, experienced, and interactive therapist, I will hold space and always approach the work we do together with mindful empathy. As you feel ready, you are welcome to bring all of yourself to our sessions.

As we explore your inner world with curiousity and compassion, you will begin to have more understanding, acceptance, and control over your inner life. Through this process of self-discovery, you will begin to shift the perspectives you hold about yourself, others, and the world in the direction of joy, fulfillment, and inner peace.

As we work together, you will gain inner resources and learn more skills and strategies to manage internal and external challenges in ways that promote well-being, joy, and peace.  My hope for this work is that you will begin to feel safer within yourself and to reveal a more authentic and vital you to the world.

It’s been long enough.

It’s time for you to rediscover your joy and inner peace.

Specializing in helping adults with:

depression

Anxiety

Perfectionism

Life Transitions

Self-worth

trauma

Training & Education

  • Doctorate in Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University 2001

  • Clinical Psychologist License PSY 19458

  • Principles of Collective Trauma Healing Certificate

  • Playing Big Facilitator

  • Awakening Joy Facilitator

  • Internal Family Systems informed

  • Transformational Coaching, Facilitation, and Leadership Programs and Coaching Mastery from the Institute for Women-Centered Coaching Training & Leadership