Hello! My name is Andrea Petty and I am here to help. By being here, you’ve already taken the courageous step of seeking professional help for an issue you are experiencing. I know this must be tough. You were probably debating seeking help for months if not years, and I’m glad you’re here. Depression, fear, mania and/or anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions/moods that we can experience at some point in our lives. I’m here to work with you and for you. Whether you’re dealing with substance abuse, depression, mood disorder, PTSD, or anxiety, you must know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Together, we will work to leave behind the struggles you face today and equip you with the tools to move onward to a future of happiness and success. *** Please note, I am a nurse practitioner and provide psychotherapy only in conjunction with medication management. If you are not ready to consider medication at this time, you should match with a therapist for therapy only. ***
Clients can expect to receive a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They will be treated with respect and dignity. They can expect to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.
Utilize evidence-based/best-practice using safe and appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments. Initiate psychotropic and adjunct therapies such as psycho-education.
Demonstrates empathic listening skills. Provides and establishes a therapeutic alliance with patients, family, caregivers, in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Support health promotion and education, healthy lifestyle, diet, and exercise for general wellness.
My ideal clients are young professionals and students who may have difficulty managing their mental health due to work or personal stress.
Andrea Petty offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.