Andrea Martel, LCSW

Andrea Martel, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Hi there, I'm Andrea! I am an LCSW with over 25 years of experience working with individuals facing various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues. I also counsel clients who are LGBTQIA+, have parenting concerns, infertility and postpartum depression, and substance abuse issues. I earned my Master's in Social Work from San Diego State University. My professional background includes working for the County of San Diego in their adoption unit and serving military families at the Naval Medical Center San Diego's child and adolescent center, counseling children and their families. I have also supported military personnel and their dependents at Miramar Naval Air Station in the OB/Gyn unit. Additionally, I was employed by Jewish Family Service and Psychiatric Centers in San Diego, counseling both adults and children. My approach My training and skills include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, and Client-centered therapy. Clients often describe me as respectful, gentle, and straightforward. I believe the relationship with your counselor is paramount, and I want you to feel safe. I understand that seeking help takes great courage, and I will meet you where you are to support you through your journey. My focus I enjoy working with individuals and couples. Many of my clients face substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship challenges, parenting issues, infertility, and postpartum depression. They often seek coping skills, support, symptom relief, and improvements in mood and lifestyle. My communication style I am an active participant in therapy, providing clients with tools to respond differently to their challenges. I am caring, concerned, open-minded, and a good listener, while also being straightforward and direct.
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About Andrea Martel

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mood Disorders
Social Anxiety
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Postpartum Depression
Worry
Infertility Trauma
Separation Anxiety

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Andrea Martel

Hi there, I'm Andrea! I am an LCSW with over 25 years of experience working with individuals facing various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues. I also counsel clients who are LGBTQIA+, have parenting concerns, infertility and postpartum depression, and substance abuse issues. I earned my Master's in Social Work from San Diego State University. My professional background includes working for the County of San Diego in their adoption unit and serving military families at the Naval Medical Center San Diego's child and adolescent center, counseling children and their families. I have also supported military personnel and their dependents at Miramar Naval Air Station in the OB/Gyn unit. Additionally, I was employed by Jewish Family Service and Psychiatric Centers in San Diego, counseling both adults and children. My approach My training and skills include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, and Client-centered therapy. Clients often describe me as respectful, gentle, and straightforward. I believe the relationship with your counselor is paramount, and I want you to feel safe. I understand that seeking help takes great courage, and I will meet you where you are to support you through your journey. My focus I enjoy working with individuals and couples. Many of my clients face substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship challenges, parenting issues, infertility, and postpartum depression. They often seek coping skills, support, symptom relief, and improvements in mood and lifestyle. My communication style I am an active participant in therapy, providing clients with tools to respond differently to their challenges. I am caring, concerned, open-minded, and a good listener, while also being straightforward and direct.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1407920267

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Andrea is a very competent therapist. I have had many before her and she is one of the best.
my therapist is very helpful
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