Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

Drew Orechwa

LMFT, 10 years of experience

Authentic
Empowering
Open-minded

About me

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania and California. I’ve always been fascinated by the human experience. Life is a complicated journey that at times can be very distressing. We as humans need each other to survive, heal, and actualize. I know starting therapy can be quite vulnerable. I truly believe engaging in therapy and the therapeutic relationship can support healing, change, and growth. I meet with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds that often struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. Some identify as LGBTQ+ and need support with their coming out process or with gender identity exploration. Many of the people I work with are having difficulty adjusting to life connected to an unexpected life event or are experiencing challenges at their workplace. In sessions, we will explore what you desire, the steps you are willing to take, your strengths, and what barriers are getting in your way. My hope is to support you in living a full and healthy life.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

My main goal is to support you in increasing your overall life functioning and living authentically. We will explore what you desire, the steps you are willing to take, your strengths, and what barriers are getting in your way. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm, open, and engaging environment to help you to feel as safe and comfortable as possible. I am always open to feedback.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I am an integrative therapist. What this means is I pull from various modalities I’ve been trained in that I tailor to the specific needs and wants of an individual. Oftentimes, life events and challenging relationships decrease one’s ability to fully experience the joy and intimacy that is possible. The exploration of one’s thoughts and feelings in therapy alongside better understanding our relationship patterns can deepen awareness and create a shift as one works toward living the life they want.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds that often struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. I also work with clients that identify as LGBTQ+ that may need support with their coming out process or with their gender identity. Many of the clients I work with are having difficulty adjusting to life connected to an unexpected life event.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Transgender, Non-binary, adults, LGBTQ, college students, transgender, gender concerns, depression, anxiety, life transitions, gambling addiction

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

GriefSelf Esteem

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Location

Virtual

Accepts

Cash - $150 per sessionAetnaAetna - MedicareAetna - WebTPAAll SaversAvMedBlue Shield of California - MedicareCalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)Geisinger - CommercialGeisinger - MedicareGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Commercial)Health Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalHumana - MedicareHumana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)L.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Surest (formerly Bind)United Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 19, 2025

Drew has helped me grow so much and supported me through difficult times. They show up each week looking forward to hearing from me.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 83 with Drew

May 1, 2025

I cannot review this therapist because they did not show up for our scheduled appointment. I waited in the zoom meeting for 30 minutes before finally leaving. Also, I tried joining from the text message link and also from the email link at the 25 minute mark. I also sent them a message asking if they would be joining shortly at the 25 minute mark. When they failed to reply to that, I waited 5 more minutes and then left the meeting after waiting for 30 minutes.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Drew