Andrew Wilson, AMFT
He/Him/His
LicensedMarriage and Family Therapist #152691
Children, Couples, and Families
Adults, Teens, Young Adults
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​Brainspotting Level 2, Depression, Addiction, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, "stuckness," Complex Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Grief & Bereavement, Climate Related Distress, Current and Former Foster Youth,
Stage of Life Stressors, Gaming/Computer/Media relationships
Office Locations: Santa Rosa & Virtual
Days: Sundays, Mondays, Thursday, and Fridays
Clinical Experience and Approach
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Brainspotting level 2
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Humanistic / Client Centered
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Grief/Bereavement (four-tasks of grief model)
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Bowen Family Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Cognitive-Processing Therapy for PTSD
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I enjoy learning the therapeutic techniques and modalities in which my clients express interest
Additional Trainings:
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning
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Cannabis Use and Mental Health
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Suicide & Self-Harm: Stopping the Pain
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Tipping the Scale: Deconstructing Race and Racism
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Telehealth and HIPAA in the Age of COVID-19
Clinical Experience​
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Social Advocates for Youth: Provided therapy services for youth who lived at SAY Dream Center and other housing settings, as well as for K-8 students at Forestville School & Academy
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Lifeworks of Sonoma County: Provided therapy for Medi-Cal-referred children and families, as well as to YFS-referred adults, to support reunification efforts
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Hospice of Petaluma / Memorial Hospice: Provided free grief counseling for Sonoma County residents of all ages in individual, group, and family formats
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​Bay Area Community Resources: Provided school-based counseling services at White Hill Middle School
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #117515
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Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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Master's in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of CA
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Bachelor's in Psychology UC Santa Barbara
Meet Andrew:
My style as a therapist is a mix of Humanistic and Client-Centered approaches. Rather than the “knowing expert” stance of the traditional psychoanalyst, I put collaboration and curiosity in the forefront of my work. My genuine interest in my clients makes it very rewarding to help them achieve their goals and find personal fulfillment – through paths that we discover together.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families, teens, and adults. I’m particularly comfortable with the topics and challenges of depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, grief & bereavement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and finding a way out of the “stuckness” which I’ve heard so many clients describe.
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When it’s of interest to my clients, I draw from the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and help clients identify and cultivate a deeper connection with their various parts—whether they are protective, wounded, or yet to be discovered. By fostering curiosity and empathy toward them in-sessions, I support clients in transforming their relationships with these parts. This ultimately facilitates healing, integration, and psychological relief.
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Of particular note, I believe that the interests, hobbies, and the popular media to which we are drawn should be shared and celebrated in session, as invaluable ways of understanding ourselves and the world around us. To name a few, I’ve enjoyed deeply meaningful work with clients whom I helped weave the following topics into their sessions: Video games, baking, competitive sports, fan-fiction, astrology, lyric/song-writing, art, podcasts, tabletop role-playing games, and online content creation.
I love working together to uncover the archetypes, lessons, metaphors, and true humanity that can be found in the interests my clients hold dearest.