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Andrew Davis

Andrew Davis

LMFT

California

Compassionate, practical therapy for work and life

Profile summary

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California · 126415
NPI
1205392008
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Strengths-focused
  • Evidence-based
  • Work wellbeing

About Andrew

Andrew Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of professional experience who helps people facing work and wellbeing challenges, relationships, trauma, and shifts in life. He supports those navigating LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and mood or stress changes. He acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and honors that first step.

In sessions he treats each person as the expert on their life. He looks for existing strengths and practical steps that build on them. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable. He focuses on helping people clarify goals and try small changes between meetings.

Andrew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address attachment wounds, abandonment, and post-traumatic stress. He also helps with communication problems, caregiving stress, and the emotional fallout from divorce or separation. Work-related wellbeing and reclaiming a sense of purpose are woven into therapy when relevant.

He works with people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, self-love struggles, and challenges around sexuality and men’s issues. He uses a collaborative tone and practical strategies rather than long theory-heavy talks. Sessions aim to be direct and usable in everyday life.

Andrew practices in California and conducts sessions in English. His approach is to listen first, then tailor interventions to each person’s needs. To begin, he invites people to take the first step and schedule a time to talk.

How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes. For example, therapies that focus on attachment and abandonment look at how past relationships shape current patterns and then practice new ways of relating to reduce repeated hurt. Techniques for post-traumatic stress often include grounding skills and stepwise exposure to reduce the hold of painful memories and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what someone needs most, whether the aim is improving workplace wellbeing, repairing communication, or managing compassion fatigue.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks from work. It can also offer options like shorter follow-up conversations when less time is needed. Licensed professionals often adapt pacing and tools to suit each person's life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrew help with?

He supports people with LGBT issues, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also helps with attachment, communication, parenting-related stress, and mood disorders.

How does he approach therapy?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. He starts by listening, highlights existing strengths, and works on small changes that can be applied between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed and emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based style in sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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