- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Work with sexual behavior
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa is a Colorado Psychologist (PSY.0005062) and a California Psychologist (PSY23208) with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, issues around sexual expression and kink, and challenges tied to identity and belonging, including LGBT-related matters.
He uses clear, goal-focused work in sessions. He helps people understand what drives their behavior and what they want to change. Sessions often look at habits, values, and everyday choices rather than abstract labels.
His background spans community mental health, addiction services, work in the criminal justice system, and consulting with high-wealth clients and corporate leaders. That mix informs a practical approach that pays attention to both emotional patterns and real-world demands like work and family responsibilities.
Dr. Mendonsa draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He adapts techniques to address shame, guilt, compulsive sexual behaviors, codependency, grief, and stress-related problems.
People who come for help with intimacy or problematic sexual behavior find an emphasis on assessing motivations and setting achievable goals. For career stress and burnout he uses concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm and rebuild routines. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
To begin, users follow the site's matching flow to schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and they want to move toward a life that matters to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel guilt or shame and teaches practical skills to change responses and routines.
Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns that formed in past relationships and how they show up now. It can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and repeated problems in close relationships.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day, then try methods that fit the client's needs. Progress is checked and the plan adjusted if something isn't working.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or using video when a face-to-face feel is helpful. These practical benefits can help sustain regular appointments and apply skills to everyday situations.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to guilt or shame?
He works with shame and guilt linked to relationships, sexual behavior, identity, addictions, grief, and trauma.
How does he approach guilt or shame in therapy?
He uses goal-focused work and therapies like ACT and CBT to identify what keeps the feeling active and to develop alternative responses.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years of experience across community mental health, addiction services, the criminal justice system, and work with high-wealth and corporate clients.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a CO Psychologist (PSY.0005062) and a CA Psychologist (PSY23208) practicing from California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.