About Andrea Bey Therapy- Offering Counseling San Luis Obispo for Trauma and Anxiety
Empowering Your Journey: Counseling San Luis Obispo
You feel alone and overwhelmed with anxiety
You’re overwhelmed with anxiety and self-doubt. Your heart races, your chest tightens, your stomach churns, and you don’t know how to ask for help. You feel like a fraud, with the nagging belief that you will never be good enough. Then you remind yourself that lots of people in the world have it way worse than you do. That’s when the guilt and shame really sets in. You beat yourself up for being ungrateful and weak, and for not just “getting over it.”
You need someone who understands the anxiety and stress and won’t add more to your to-do list. You need tools and strategies that work, that will actually help you feel better when you leave the session. You need someone to help you take your brain from constantly living in fear, worry, and self-doubt and into a place of calm.
Hi, I’m Andrea Bey, LMFT: Your San Luis Obispo Counselor
San Luis Obispo therapist Andrea Bey, LMFT
Hi! I’m Andrea Bey and I’m a San Luis Obispo counselor on the Central Coast of California who loves working with women. I have a knack for handling anxiety, stress, past trauma, and feelings of unworthiness. I am trained and certified in EMDR therapy and I will tailor my approach to best meet your individual needs. I’ll walk beside you on your journey to a better life.
I’m a wife, a bonus mom, and a devoted dog mom. I've wanted to become a therapist since I was 16 years old, inspired by my own therapy experience where I felt deeply understood and valued. I'm very passionate about my work and I’d be honored to support you on your healing journey.
You don’t have to suffer in silence or go through this alone. Give me a call today at (805)225-4495 for a free 15-minute consultation. I currently provide online therapy (for those living in CA) from the comfort of your own home.
My Credentials and Experience
I grew up in Arroyo Grande, California, and earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal Poly State University. For close to a decade I worked at a local non-profit agency supporting youth and families heal following various types of trauma, loss, and placement disruptions. While working at the agency I concurrently continued my education and earned a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara, CA. I am now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115208) and work full-time with my private practice clients doing online therapy.
I have a strength-based and client-centered approach. I incorporate interventions from a variety of therapy modalities including EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, and mindfulness. I am EMDR therapy trained and certified (EMDR is short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy). EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for PTSD, and it’s also very effective in treating issues related to anxiety, stress, shame, childhood trauma, and all types of distressing experiences.
Offering Personalized Counseling Services in San Luis Obispo, CA
Ready for relief from anxiety and stress?
Call me today at (805)225-4495 for your FREE 15-minute consultation for counseling San Luis Obsipo, CA. I specialize in working with women through online EMDR therapy, Anxiety therapy, and online therapy.
San Luis Obispo Counseling
I help women struggling with past trauma, anxiety, stress management, and ADHD. Click here for your free 15-minute phone consultation for therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Counseling San Luis Obispo
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The terms counseling and therapy are often used interchangeably. Counseling tends to be shorter-term, goal-oriented, and it addresses concrete, specific life challenges. By contrast, therapy tends to be longer-term, more exploratory, and holistic. Trauma therapy, such as EMDR therapy for complex trauma is often longer-term, with life-changing results.
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Social workers support a wide range of people in overcoming personal challenges such as unemployment, illness, loss of a family member, homelessness and mental health issues. Marriage and family therapists work specifically with couples and families and focus on resolving relationship issues. Individual therapists or counselors in San Luis Obispo offer support with working through mental health struggles such as anxiety or depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Some modalities that therapists or counselors might use include EMDR therapy, online EMDR therapy, CBT, etc.
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A therapist, a licensed counselor or a psychologist may all work with patients to treat their mental health symptoms and improve how they manage stress and relationships. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication to treat mental health disorders.
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There are so many wonderful therapeutic modalities and it is not a one-size-fits-all. Some evidence-based therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and EMDR therapy. EMDR therapy is an excellent type of therapy for people struggling with complex trauma or complex PTSD, anxiety, etc. Online EMDR therapy is a great option for people who want to engage in trauma therapy from the comfort of their own homes.
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The easiest way to determine this is to interview a few different therapists and see how you feel about them. Many therapists offer a free consultation over the phone. Something else to consider is the different therapeutic modalities they may use such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR therapy, mindfulness, etc. It may also be important to know if the therapist offers in-person or online therapy options.