Andrea Throndson , LMFT

Andrea Throndson is a California-licensed LMFT with 14 years of clinical experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, and depression. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she draws on training that focuses on relational patterns, emotional regulation, and practical strategies to help people navigate life transitions and persistent challenges.

Her work emphasizes respect for each person’s knowledge of their own story. Andrea partners with clients to identify strengths and build skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She has particular experience addressing grief, addiction, and trauma, and she integrates specific skill-based interventions to help clients manage intense emotions and regain a sense of balance.

Andrea also holds certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. She combines those techniques with compassionate clinical judgment to tailor care to each individual’s needs. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Andrea acknowledges that effort while offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Andrea practices with an emphasis on skill-based, evidence-informed techniques that address emotional intensity and relational patterns. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness - helpful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and impulsive behaviors.

She also brings focused experience supporting people through grief and recovery from addiction, using structured, evidence-driven strategies to process loss and develop coping routines that reduce relapse risk and improve daily functioning. These approaches aim to combine symptom relief with long-term skill-building.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Andrea works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit. Online therapy offers flexibility to receive that care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or geographic barriers. This flexibility supports consistent engagement and helps clients integrate therapeutic skills into everyday life.