Andrew

Andrew Kushnick

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Welcome! As a former practicing attorney, I offer a practical, evidence-based approach to therapy. I'm a Certified EMDR Therapist. If you haven't heard of EMDR, check out my blog post answering frequently-asked questions!

About Me

My background as a practising attorney informs my practical, evidence-based approach to therapy. I provide a clear, structured space where we can address your concerns and find tangible ways forward. As a Certified EMDR Therapist, I help clients process challenging experiences, breaking down complex issues into manageable steps. Those seeking direct guidance and concrete strategies to resolve difficulties will find our work together highly effective.

Approach

Sessions move at a measured, task-oriented pace: we clarify a specific concern, practice a targeted skill during the hour, and set brief real-world experiments to try between meetings. I see clients in San Francisco and online in English, keeping each session focused, accountable and tuned to how stress, relationships, or past hurts show up in daily life. For trauma or intense emotions I follow a stepwise processing rhythm so you feel contained as difficult material shifts. People seeking steady, practical progress tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

    Learn more about Mindfulness
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

    Learn more about EMDR

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

    Learn more about Anger
  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma
  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

    Learn more about Young Adult Issues

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications


University of San Diego

Registrations


California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Marriage and Family Therapist

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Marriage and Family Therapist

New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

Marriage and Family Therapist

State of Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation

Marriage and Family Therapist

Service Area


Andrew Kushnick Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Downtown

San Francisco, California

United States

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