ANDREW BYRNE, LMFT

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ANDREW BYRNE, LMFT

Balance is not necessarily a consistent state of being, it takes work and attention, using our human awareness to recognize when we are feeling unbalanced so that we may take the necessary steps to readjust. I believe wholeheartedly in every human being’s ability and right to find peace in their lives and in my conversations with those who choose to join me, I work to help them understand how they can create the kind of peace they are looking for in life.

Whether it is at work or at home or simply in the world at large, we are often faced with challenges that we must overcome in order to move forward.  In fact, simply being human presents us with the challenge of managing emotions, and interacting with others, and coping with the stress of all that life puts in our path.  In my work, I strive to help people be empowered to find their own way forward, whether in romantic relationships or individual struggles, discovering that they alone have the power to free themselves of suffering.  I believe we all have the ability to persevere, and sometimes we might all benefit from a little extra support. I look forward to being that support for you and helping you find the path to peace in your life.

 

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ABOUT ANDREW BYRNE, LMFT

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Andrew Byrne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience in helping people get connected to their preferred selves and relationships. Through his compassionate and caring approach, he aims to assist those who are interested in getting connected to their preferred ways of being and disconnecting from the conditioned ways of being that stop them from achieving the life they desire. While we cannot control the way life shows up to us, we can choose how we show up to life. Balance is not necessarily a consistent state of being, it takes work and attention, using our human awareness to recognize when we are feeling unbalanced so that we may take the necessary steps to readjust. I believe wholeheartedly in every human being’s ability and right to find peace in their lives and in my conversations with those who choose to join me, I work to help them understand how they can create the kind of peace they are looking for in life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy is a process of discovery and change where clients are able to explore their experience in a safe and non-judgmental environment and potentially come to new understandings, which may lead to lasting change. Therapy is not magic and, as with anything, to make a lasting change requires practice and intention. While there may be some profound discoveries occurring in the therapeutic environment, that is only usually one hour out of a week and the real work is done while we are living our lives and practicing the kind of life we desire. A therapist can help you process your life and potentially bring you closer to the life you prefer, and a therapist cannot live your life for you.
My fee is $100 per hour session. The interns that work for me typically charge $80 per hour session. We are open to a conversation around a sliding scale to meet the needs of our clients. I also accept a variety of insurances. I accept Cash or checks for any payments.
The insurance panels of which I am a part are as follows: Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, Molina, Care First, Aetna Better Health, MediCal, HealthScope, and Tribal.
You can call your insurance company directly and ask them about your coverage. If your insurance requires an annual deductible, please ask if this has been already been paid. Some insurance companies will provide you with an authorization number. Please bring in your insurance card (as well as any information given to you regarding your outpatient treatment) on your first visit with us. If needed, I may also be able to assist in getting any questions answered, and I encourage you to get as much information as you can so as to avoid any future dilemmas.
It is my view that there is no set amount of sessions that fits for every person as the challenges that people face are varied and everyone is at a different place in their journey. Some clients may only be looking to focus on a specific circumstance and want to gain a wider perspective, while others may want to do more deep introspection. I do not believe it is up to me to decide when someone has gotten what they need from this process, and I will always check-in to be sure that the needs are being met. In the end, the idea is for my clients to feel comfortable engaging in their life on their own and trusting themselves to live the life they choose. That all being said, there may be restrictions based on insurance, but this is not something that I have seen very often.
Typically, a session lasts 50 minutes and 1 hour. It should be noted that the standard session is 50 minutes, and if it goes longer, that will be for me to decide. However, if it goes beyond the hour, I may charge for the extra time. This is not something that happens often.
While there are a few exceptions to this, everything that is said in therapy remains confidential (secret) between the client and the therapist. This is a very important aspect of therapy as this helps to create the space for trust, which is essential in the process of exploration. I am bound by the HIPPA laws and would face severe consequences should that confidentiality be broken. The only exceptions to this is if I hear about child abuse, elder abuse, or the abuse of a dependent adult, I have to make a report. Or, if I hear that someone is in danger of killing themselves or someone else, I also have to make a report. In certain circumstances, I may also be subpoenaed by the court, but this is a very rare and specific situation that can be discussed should it occur.
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"The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see." - Alexandra K. Trenfor

I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as group therapy with a variety of focuses.

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