About Andrea
Andrea Leung is a California-based therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She focuses on guiding clients through life changes and supports those seeking clearer communication and stronger self-worth. Andrea holds LMFT and LPCC credentials, which are noted as part of her professional background.
Andrea spends sessions listening first and then helping clients set clear, manageable goals. She uses everyday language and practical steps to build self-love and better communication habits.
Background and approach
When faith matters to a client, she can integrate beliefs and passages from the Bible into conversations to reinforce hope and meaning. Her work often centers on young adult issues and concerns commonly faced by women, though she keeps the focus on each person’s individual story. Sessions explore family of origin dynamics and patterns that affect present choices.
Andrea also helps people clarify life purpose and make decisions that fit their values. Clients can expect a collaborative process where progress is tracked in small steps. Andrea emphasizes strengths and helps clients rehearse new ways of relating and coping.
She aims to make change feel achievable rather than overwhelming. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese to accommodate different language needs. Andrea brings five years of clinical experience in California and blends cultural sensitivity with practical strategies to support emotional healing and personal growth.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Andrea uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach centers on strengthening communication skills - teaching concrete ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair conflict, which helps with relationship strain and everyday interactions. Another common focus is building self-compassion and self-love through guided exercises and reflective work, helping people shift negative self-talk and develop steadier self-regard.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then try techniques that fit the client's needs. Sessions are collaborative - adjustments are made along the way so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when tone and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions are available when video isn’t possible or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to connect between sessions and to practice new communication skills in real time. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into daily life while keeping the focus on progress.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese