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Andres Hoyo

Family-focused therapist using practical methods

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Andres

Andres Hoyo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and family problems. He also supports clients facing depression, grief, trauma, addiction concerns, anger, and struggles with self-esteem and life direction. Andres speaks English and Spanish and practices in California as a California LMFT, license number CA LMFT 124638.

Andres uses a calm, nonjudgmental style in sessions. He encourages people to lead the conversation while he asks questions and listens.

Background and approach

The goal is to help clients notice their strengths and make practical changes that fit their lives. His work draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often mix looking at unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and using simple grounding or awareness exercises.

He also brings motivational interviewing and narrative therapy tools when they fit the situation. Andres has eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. He has supported people with blended family issues, immigration concerns, process addictions, and multicultural stressors.

In sessions he focuses on clear steps, plain language, and collaborative problem solving. Parents and caregivers who are worried about daily stress or family strain will find a practical, steady approach. Andres aims to help people make small, lasting shifts that improve relationships and personal well-being.

Online approaches that fit family and parenting concerns

Andres often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy when meeting with people online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the person, and letting them lead the pace and goals of sessions. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through emotions and find their own answers. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It is practical and helps with anxiety, mood problems, and everyday parenting stress by testing small changes and tracking results.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Andres discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together clients and the therapist pick methods and adjust them as needed so the work fits day-to-day life and family routines.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see expressions and use screen tools, while phone sessions remove the need for a camera. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, homework support, or when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and try new skills between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andres help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting and family problems, depression, grief, trauma and addiction issues, among other life challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is client-centered and nonjudgmental. He encourages clients to guide sessions while offering questions, reflections, and practical steps.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist, supporting a range of concerns including blended family issues and multicultural stressors.
Where is Andres licensed to practice?
He is licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 124638, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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