Andres Hoyo, LMFT
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Andres Hoyo |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Andres
Andres Hoyo is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship tensions, grieving, addiction concerns, and questions about self-worth and purpose. Andres offers therapy in English and Spanish and uses a calm, patient manner to help people talk through what matters most to them.
Andres takes a client-centered and collaborative approach. He listens first and follows the person’s perspective to guide sessions.
Background and approach
He helps clients identify their strengths, test small changes, and practice new ways of handling problems. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, not full of jargon. He integrates Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to help people reframe painful stories and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing also appear in his work to support awareness and motivation for change. Andres draws on eight years of clinical experience as he tailors methods to each person’s needs. People meet him for single issues like managing anger or for longer concerns such as coping with a midlife shift, blended family problems, immigration stress, or process addictions.
He pays attention to multicultural factors and to how money, career, and life roles affect well-being. His style emphasizes respect, curiosity, and clear next steps. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Andres encourages anyone thinking about therapy to take the first small step and complete the brief matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Andres works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Blended family issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Andres among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Andres among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Andres among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Andres among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andres among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Andres directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Andres directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods work online
Andres blends Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help people clarify their goals and change unhelpful patterns. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories to open new possibilities. Client-Centered work centers the person’s own perspective, so sessions follow what the client finds most important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers simple, actionable strategies to test new habits and reduce distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Andres collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. He checks in regularly and adjusts the approach over time so the work stays practical and meaningful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls are useful for full conversations and working through emotions, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone wants a less visual check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, practicing homework in the moment, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to schedule work around family, jobs, or other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Andres address in sessions?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addiction, parenting and family problems, and life changes like career shifts or midlife crisis.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Andres uses a client-centered, non-judgmental style that emphasizes collaboration. He listens first and helps clients find their own solutions and strengths.
What kinds of clinical approaches are used?
He draws from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to help reframe stories, shift thoughts, build awareness, and increase motivation.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California with eight years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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