Andres Hoyo , LMFT

Andres Hoyo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. He has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting struggles, life stressors, and difficulties with self-esteem. Andres draws on an inclusive, client-centered approach that places each person's perspective at the center of the work and treats therapy as a collaborative process.

He encourages clients to take an active role in sessions, helping them identify personal strengths and practical resources while exploring emotions and patterns that get in the way of well-being. Andres works without judgment and aims to create a comfortable environment where clients feel heard and understood as they consider new ways of coping and responding to life's challenges. His practice addresses issues across the lifespan and includes attention to blended family dynamics, multicultural concerns, addiction and process-related struggles, grief, trauma, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Andres uses evidence-informed techniques to support clients in developing clearer thinking, healthier relationships, and greater self-compassion. He views seeking help as a courageous step and focuses on partnering with clients to take practical steps toward improved functioning and a stronger sense of personal direction.

Approaches and Online Care Tailored to Your Needs

Andres integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on following the client's lead and creating a collaborative relationship where the client's experience guides the process - it is well suited for people exploring identity, relationships, and emotional healing. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Andres works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on what the client finds most helpful, combining strategies when appropriate to address complex concerns.

Online therapy with Andres is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to engage in consistent care from home or elsewhere and allow licensed professionals and therapists to apply familiar approaches in formats that suit each client's life.