Andrea Nelson, licensed therapist in Los Altos, smiling warmly during a session in her therapy office

Meet Andrea Nelson, LMFT

I’m a therapist in private practice who’s passionate about working with teens, college students, and adults of all ages. My focus is primarily on complex trauma, anxiety, eating disorders & body image issues and
life transitions.

Key Highlights of My Practice

Bachelor of Arts
Human Services
Saint Mary’s College

Master of Arts
Counseling Psychology
The Wright Institute

EDUCATION

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

How to Work with Anxiety

PTSD - Working with the Traumatized BrainDisorders of Emotional Regulation

Emotion Focused Family Therapy

Extensive Training in Treatment of Eating Disorders

TRAININGS

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Psychodynamic

Trauma-Informed

Solution Focused

Holistic

Interrelational

Culturally Informed & Aware

APPROACHES

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) #144389

California

LICENSURE

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Complex Trauma

Anxiety

Eating Disorders

Life Transitions

Relationship Challenges

Perfectionism

Self-confidence

SPECIALTIES

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Therapist in Los Altos smiling at her desk, offering virtual and in-person therapy in California

MORE ABOUT ME

While I have long considered therapy my life calling, I channeled my interest in human behavior through my work as a life coach and in marketing communications (in the high-tech industry) in my previous careers.

My work in business afforded me the ability to learn skills I now use as a therapist including:

  • setting goals to drive results

  • importance of setting healthy boundaries

  • being direct and authentic

  • using coping skills

  • communicating with people of all levels

  • group and relationship dynamics

  • and it’s ok to ask for help!

This dovetailed seamlessly into my career as a therapist. My broad personal and professional experiences have taught me the value of building positive connections with diverse people by maintaining a culturally sensitive and nonjudgmental perspective. I value bringing my own humanity and experiences into my work! 

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While we're all responsible for our lives, we weren't meant to manage everything on our own. Life doesn't have to be an independent DIY journey. Autonomy has its benefits, but it can also be lonely and frustrating. 

CONTACT ME