Dr. Andrew Mendonsa, CO Psychologist, CA Psychologist
A practical psychologist for real-life parenting challenges
Book with Andrew- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- CO Psychologist, CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Mendonsa helps people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or parenting worries find clearer footing. He is a clinical psychologist with over 22 years of experience and works with adults on issues like depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem.
His approach is practical and down-to-earth for someone juggling work, family responsibilities, or the demands of modern life. He focuses on what matters to each person and sets short-term goals that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented, with tools to manage emotions and make steady change. He uses a mix of approaches to match what a client needs in the moment. Andrew’s background includes community mental health, addiction work, the criminal justice system, and consulting with professionals in corporate settings.
That range shapes how he helps people who face shame, high pressure, or complicated life histories. He also brings experience addressing issues tied to sexual expression, kink culture, and LGBTQ concerns in an affirming way. Clients can expect help organizing priorities, reducing distress, and rebuilding routines that support wellbeing.
He works with practical problems such as sleep disruption, career transition, caregiver stress, and parenting challenges. The goal is steady improvement rather than indefinite treatment. Dr.
Mendonsa holds psychologist licenses in Colorado and California. He combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative style to help people meet clear goals and regain a sense of agency.
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andrew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Andrew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting and life challenges
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small, purposeful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making changes that matter at home or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and moods influence one another and teaches concrete skills to break unhelpful cycles, which helps with sleep, low mood, and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop more supported ways of relating and coping with loss or relationship strain.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Dr. Mendonsa will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, history, and daily demands. He adjusts the plan based on what’s helpful, and clients are invited to give feedback as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or flexible support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare, or other responsibilities while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, sleep problems, career strain, and parenting concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
His work is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills practice, and regular check-ins to track progress.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of experience across community mental health, addiction services, criminal justice settings, and work with professionals in business and academia.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as a psychologist in Colorado (CO Psychologist PSY.0005062) and California (CA Psychologist PSY23208), and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session according to therapist availability.
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