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Andy Le

Andy Le

LCSW

California

Person-centered LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 115829
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Calm compassionate care
    • Helps with transitions

    About Andy

    Andy Le is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who uses a person-centered approach to help people find clearer direction. He emphasizes calm, compassion, and listening so people feel heard and respected. Sessions aim to create room for voice and choice while people work toward the changes they want.

    He brings five years of experience across colleges, non-profits, hospitals, and government settings. That range has exposed him to many life situations, including anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and major life transitions. He has also supported people coping with trauma such as physical abuse or neglect.

    In the therapy room he prioritizes collaboration. Conversations are guided by what matters to the individual, and he uses tools that help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and set manageable goals. Motivational Interviewing is one approach he draws on to help people find their own reasons for change.

    Other approaches he uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods are used to address stress, self-esteem struggles, communication problems, and issues around identity or life purpose.

    Andy also works with concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, immigration challenges, impulsivity, and financial worries. He aims to offer practical steps and steady support so people can make progress at a pace that fits their lives.

  2. How Motivational and Acceptance-based Work Translates Online

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and drawing out what matters most to the person.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-based action. Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons own goals and experience, offering a steady, empathic presence that supports self-direction.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques over a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and let conversations happen from more convenient locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isnt needed, or reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Andy help with?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and immigration challenges.

    What is his general therapy style like?

    Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, with a calm and compassionate tone that focuses on voice and choice for the person in therapy.

    What experience does he bring?

    He has five years of experience working in colleges, non-profits, hospitals, and government settings, which exposed him to a wide range of client concerns.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the US work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions billed or priced?

    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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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