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Andy Le, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Person-centered approach
About Andy
Andy Le is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems.
Before private practice, he worked across colleges, non-profits, hospitals, and government settings. That background informs a pragmatic style that emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step strategies. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as one tool to help people notice thoughts and try different responses.
His approach centers on a person-centered attitude and attention to systems that affect someone’s life. He encourages clients to clarify values and to increase their own decision-making. Conversations often include looking at patterns, developing coping skills, and trying small behavioral experiments.
Sessions typically mix structured techniques with reflective conversation. Mindfulness-based exercises and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas may be used to help with stress and mood. Motivational Interviewing techniques can be brought in when clients want to make changes but feel stuck.
Andy also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, immigration-related challenges, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men’s midlife issues, and financial stress. He helps people break down problems into manageable steps and track what works.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, ACT and a person-centered approach work online
Andy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on practical experiments and skill drills so someone can test which changes reduce distress.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clarify values and build willingness to experience difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful actions. Client-centered therapy underpins sessions by prioritizing the person’s perspective and collaborating on goals rather than imposing a plan.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss which methods seem most useful based on your goals, preferences, and what you want to change. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment and caregiver stress.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used as a practical method to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through small behavioral experiments and skill practice.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of experience working in colleges, non-profits, hospitals, and government settings before offering private services in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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