Andrea Henriquez Ayala, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“Andrea is so amazing! Truly helped me maneuver and get through so much! I am so thankful to have her as a therapist she really didn‚Äôt miss, she hit every nail in the head and did so with such love, compassion, wisdom and brilliance! A breath of fresh air each session.”

Less than 1 month ago

About Andrea Henriquez Ayala

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Codependency

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Christian Counseling

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Andrea Henriquez Ayala

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#156780 based in California. I aim to create a safe, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences, build self-compassion, and work through life’s challenges while making meaningful change. I'm here to partner alongside you to provide support and help you reach your goals. My approach I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help you recognize and replace unhelpful thoughts as well as identify your strengths to move towards your goals. My approach blends compassion with purposeful challenge—I meet you where you’re at while also encouraging the growth and change you're seeking. My focus Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Are you feeling dissatisfied with your life yet uncertain about how to move forward? I help young adults work through anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, and challenges. Using a curious stance, building insight, and strengthening coping strategies, we can work towards meeting your goals. My communication style I value creating a safe and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable showing up as yourself. I use active listening, provide unconditional positive regard, and empathy to support clients in sharing their stories. My goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. My journey to mental healthcare As a teen, I grew a curiosity towards understanding people and their stories, which inspired me to pursue a career in therapy. My work with trauma survivors has deepened my appreciation for the remarkable resilience people carry. It's a privilege to be trusted by clients as they let me into their world and share their vulnerabilities. My goals for you To me, therapy is a collaborative space, and I value your voice and insight in your treatment. I work with you to establish goals (short-term and long-term), as well as collaborate in evaluating them over time as you build insight and make progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Azusa Pacific University - Orange County Regional Campus, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1629718739

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Andrea is so amazing! Truly helped me maneuver and get through so much! I am so thankful to have her as a therapist she really didn‚Äôt miss, she hit every nail in the head and did so with such love, compassion, wisdom and brilliance! A breath of fresh air each session.

Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Andrea Henriquez Ayala work with?

Andrea Henriquez Ayala works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Andrea Henriquez Ayala?

Andrea Henriquez Ayala frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Andrea Henriquez Ayala on their profile.