Dr. Andrew Mendonsa

Dr. Andrew Mendonsa helps people who feel stuck by offering direct, practical therapy. He is a clinical psychologist licensed in Colorado and California with more than 22 years of experience. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear goals rather than vague promises.

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing career pressures, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges related to identity and sexuality. His practice includes attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and communication difficulties.

Andrew combines Trauma-Focused Therapy with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He favors practical strategies that help people change unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and move toward what matters to them. Sessions emphasize collaboration and measurable steps rather than indefinite talk.

His background spans community mental health, work with marginalized groups, the criminal justice system, and corporate consulting. That variety informs how he tailors plans for different life situations, from burnout and career transitions to dealing with shame or compulsive sexual behavior.

People who choose him can expect a straightforward, goal-oriented process. He invites clients to set clear targets and to check progress along the way. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how past hurt affects current life. It helps people process difficult memories and learn ways to reduce their day-to-day impact. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and take meaningful action even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings appear.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as progress and priorities change.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between work commitments. It also makes it possible for international clients to work with a licensed professional in California. If someone prefers a particular way of meeting, they should verify that format when scheduling.