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Gemma Andaya
About
Hello and welcome. I’m Dr. Gemma Andaya, a licensed psychotherapist supporting neurodivergent adults in California and Nevada.
I work especially well with clients who are ready for therapy to be an active process—not only a place to understand what is happening, but a place to identify practical ways forward. My approach is solution-focused, collaborative, and thoughtfully challenging. Together, we identify the patterns, relationships, environments, and nervous-system responses affecting your well-being and develop tools and strategies you can begin using in everyday life.
My interest in working with neurodivergent clients comes from a deep respect for the diversity of human minds and the insight, creativity, and emotional depth that many neurodivergent individuals bring to the world. Over time, I noticed that many clients were coming to therapy not because something was “wrong” with them, but because they had spent years navigating systems, relationships, and expectations that didn’t always recognize their strengths.I feel honored to support individuals who are learning to understand their nervous system, unlearn patterns of masking, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that may have been misunderstood or overlooked. My goal is to help you build a life that feels sustainable, authentic, and aligned with how you naturally experience the world.
I believe meaningful change happens both inside and outside the therapy room. Our sessions may include mindfulness and somatic practices, communication and relationship skills, emotional regulation strategies, problem-solving, and concrete resources tailored to the way your brain works. I may also invite you to practice skills, reflect on patterns, or try specific strategies between sessions so that we can learn together what actually works for you.
I am likely a particularly good fit if you are looking for a therapist who will offer compassion and acceptance while also helping you create movement. My work is best suited for clients who are ready to attend consistently, actively participate in sessions, experiment with new tools between appointments, and commit to an initial 6–8 sessions so that we have enough time to understand your needs, practice strategies, and evaluate your progress together.
