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 stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions and process addictions, grief, anger, and questions about self-esteem and life purpose. Andres also works with blended family issues, multicultural and immigration-related concerns, impulsivity and jealousy, as well as career and financial stressors.

His approach is grounded in a client-centered, non-judgmental stance that treats the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process. He encourages clients to take the lead in sessions while guiding them to identify personal strengths and practical solutions. Andres aims to create a comfortable environment where people can explore difficult emotions and examine patterns that affect day-to-day functioning.

Using a blend of evidence-informed methods, Andres helps clients build coping skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and increase self-awareness so they can move toward more satisfying relationships and a clearer sense of well-being. He frames seeking help as an act of courage and strives to offer steady support for those ready to take steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andres draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based methods in his online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration - the therapist follows the client?s lead and supports exploration of what matters most, which can be helpful for relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and identity questions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can help manage stress, impulsivity, and emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Andres works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques and pacing so clients feel involved in planning their path forward.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try new strategies between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals without rearranging daily routines.