Andrea A Thornton is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Chronic Illness, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
My goals as a therapist are to help you achieve symptom relief from the difficulties that brought you to therapy, and maintain these changes to create a life that is more meaningful and fulfilling. With nearly 20 years experience and exceptional credentials, my approach is warm, compassionate, practical, and collaborative. While I believe that it can be useful to understand our history, evidence-based treatments guide my interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, the trauma resiliency model, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness and stress management skills. Areas of specialization include: eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and sexual issues, trauma, and medical psychology. I have experience working with clients from varying backgrounds and communities, and I have worked in private practice, community treatment centers, and prestigious clinical research institutions (UCLA, USC, UCSD). I received my BA in Ps