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I work with adults across the full span of life, from age 18 through 103, and I truly value the different experiences that come with each stage. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or simply wanting to feel more balanced and well, I am here to support you. I believe mental health care should feel accessible and responsive, which is why I offer flexible options like same day appointments, telehealth, and even house calls. My goal is to meet you where you are and provide care that fits into your life, not the other way around.

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) LCSW who helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. My goal is to maintain a safe and confidential environment to help overcome adversity.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder of Legato Axis, and my clinical work is informed by 30+ years as a Silicon Valley executive.

My real education, however, began much earlier: I grew up in an environment where reading the emotional energy of a room was a survival necessity. That early need to understand the "unspoken" forged a deep hyper-vigilance—an ability to track patterns and find the solutions needed to move things forward. I eventually took that same focus into the high-pressure world of global industry, where I successfully navigated the same transitions and pressures my clients face today.

Today, I sit on the other side of the therapy chair. I don’t just listen to your words; I sense the complexity of the world you are carrying. In my work with couples and individuals, I act as a bridge, speaking both the language of logic and the language of emotion. This ensures that both partners feel truly seen and that we move toward real coherence.

Whether you are navigating burnout, difficult life transitions, or complex relational conflict, you don’t need to have the answers before we meet. My goal is to help you clear the noise and find a path back to peace and flow. If you are ready for this journey, I invite you to reach out for a conversation.

Hi, I’m George. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families. I bring a diverse background and wide range of interests to my work as a mental health therapist. I have experience working with groups, couples, families, and individuals of all ages. Some of my major areas of focus include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, gender identity concerns, and LGBTQ issues. Other areas include panic disorders, anger management, divorce, and blended families.

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University Northridge and a Master of Science degree from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.

Meaningful change often begins when the silence of suffering becomes too heavy to carry alone. I am Andrew Levander, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 30 years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate the complexities of addiction, trauma, and the relational patterns that keep people stuck. My work has been recognized for innovation and excellence, earning the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Service Innovations Festival Award. While my insights have been featured nationally on platforms like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Phil Show, and Time Magazine, my focus remains on the individual person sitting across from me. I consider it a profound privilege to help my clients pause, seek understanding, and find a path toward peace.

I believe that true healing requires a clinician who is as human as they are professional. My clients often describe my demeanor as candid and high in integrity, and I strive to ensure you feel both challenged and deeply respected during our time together. I want you to feel empowered by our partnership, knowing you have a seasoned advocate who balances professional expertise with a genuine, dynamic style. When I am not in the office, I find my own sense of peace and focus through the practice of magic and the patience of fishing—hobbies that remind me of the importance of perspective and the quiet rewards of persistence.

I want to make this process easy yet challenging for you.

I subscribe to cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasizing the rational behavioral therapy modality. I hold a doctorate (EdD) in counseling and educational psychology from the University of San Francisco, where I also earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. I earned a Master's in Divinity from the Franciscan School of Theology at the Graduate Theological Union. I have been practicing since 1987 and am a seasoned therapist.

I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience specializing in integrating elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic approaches when they best serve the client’s needs.

Clients often tell me they feel safe exploring difficult emotions here, and that I bring both depth and lightness to the work. I’m especially experienced with:

• Depression and anxiety in adolescents, and adults
• Family and Couples dynamics and parenting challenges
• Identity, self-esteem, and life transitions

I work with individuals, teens, and parents who want to understand themselves more deeply and build stronger, more authentic connections.

I provide holistic, compassionate, and spiritual support to individuals facing end of life and the support of their loved ones.

As your therapist, I take a collaborative, non-judgmental, experiential approach to psychotherapy. I will join you in creating a deeper understanding of yourself and your life by helping you organize your emotions and attuning to the sensations throughout your body. Through our work, you will gain a wholesome sense of who you are. With safety and connection we will build tolerance to life’s experiences. Allowing you to engage fully with life through the trust that is created within yourself.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that therapy works best when you feel truly heard — not judged. I bring warmth, honesty, and a no-nonsense approach to our work together. My goal is for every client to leave each session feeling a little more understood and a little more equipped than when they walked in. I work with most major insurance plans, so getting quality care shouldn't have to break the bank.