Do you find yourself feeling rudderless, stuck and lacking direction? Are you having difficulties finding a balance in your life or focusing on your goals? Are things becoming more overwhelming for you? Do you find yourself needing a friend to talk to? My twenty+ years of experience can help you get back on track. I will help you to learn multiple therapeutic tools including CBT, hypnosis, reframing, rescripting, humor, communication, transactional analysis, meditation and relaxation techniques to help you rebuild a better, more contented you. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space to help you get back on track and continue your growth weather individually or through couples counseling. I see us as a team working toward a common goal of your growth and happiness.
Work toward understanding of issues and goals, hopefully some relief as well.
CBT, DBT, hypnotherapeutic techniques, goal setting, rescripting, reframing, humor, support and active listening, redirection, reality testing, meditation and relaxation exercises.
I'm well versed and experienced in multiple therapeutic styles and I work to be nonjudgmental and supportive. I am understanding and well versed in cultural differences and life styles. I guide but I try not to push.
If you're looking for personal growth, insight and direct feedback you've come to the right place.
Andrew Kevin Friend 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.