At a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 124638
- NPI
- 1083753875
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- English and Spanish
About Andres
Andres Hoyo is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or big life changes. He also supports those dealing with parenting strain, relationship conflict, addictions, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
His style is client-centered and collaborative. He listens without judgment and encourages people to take the lead in sessions. Andres focuses on helping clients find their own strengths and practical next steps rather than prescribing fixed solutions.
Andres uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He brings Motivational Interviewing to conversations about change and readiness. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness skills to manage strong emotions.
Sessions are meant to be straightforward and focused. Andres guides conversations so clients can set clear goals, practice new habits, and notice small progress. He also uses narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult experiences and build a more hopeful story about themselves.
Andres works in both English and Spanish. He has experience addressing multicultural concerns, immigration issues, blended family challenges, forgiveness, and process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography use. If you want to explore practical steps for change, he offers a calm, respectful space to do that.
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How Andres uses different therapy approaches online
Andres commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and build motivation for change. This approach focuses on asking open questions, reflecting what you say, and supporting decisions you are ready to make. It can be useful for addictions, habit change, or any situation where taking the next step feels hard.
He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions are led by each person’s concerns and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andres treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adapts techniques as you progress rather than sticking to a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation so solutions are practical and relevant. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Blended family issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andres commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and life transitions. He also supports issues like parenting strain, addictions, self-esteem, career questions, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and collaborative. He listens without judgment and helps clients lead the conversation while offering practical techniques and options.
What kind of experience does he have?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with eight years working as a psychotherapist. That experience includes work on mood disorders, family problems, and process addictions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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