A lifetime commitment to self-discovery and service to others led to my work as a mental health therapist. I have completed a number of specialized trainings and worked in schools, hospitals and mental health clinics. Most recently, I completed an intensive psychodynamic therapy training fellowship at the Karen Horney Clinic, where I continued to work as a therapist following completion of the program. While I draw from a variety of clinical or theoretical frameworks, I have seen the best results through long-term psychodynamic talk therapy.

I received a Master's in Social Work focusing on clinical mental health treatment in 2014. From 2014-2015, I specialized in working with children with severe emotional disturbance and school problems as a fellow in the Yale Child Psychology Program. between 2015-2020, I worked in rural and urban hospitals as a clinical social worker in their mental health units - learning to better serve those in crisis and those experiencing severe mental health emergencies.

In additional to mental health training, I have a background in mindfulness and meditation practices, yoga and spirituality. Prior to working in the mental health field, I spent time as a community volunteer and served populations struggling with homelessness, domestic violence, hunger and serious mental illness.

It is my greatest privilege to create a safe and supportive environment for anyone seeking help - that they may better grieve, grow, heal and thrive. To better connect with yourself and your relationships with other individuals and society at large is our ultimate goal.

Qualifications

Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Andrew Paul DeFeo

Verified by Psychology TodayLicensed by State of Colorado / CSW09930486Andrew Paul DeFeo

In Practice for 4 Years

License: New York State096331-01 / 2023

Certificate from Yale, Department of Psychiatry2015

Attended University of Pennsylvania, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2014