Dr. Gemma Andaya, LCPC

Dr. Gemma Andaya is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Nevada who brings eight years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life changes. She combines a trauma-informed sensibility with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, integrating mindfulness practices and somatic awareness to help clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and rebuild self-trust. Her approach is warm and non-judgmental, and she adapts each session to the specific needs and goals of the person in therapy.

Dr. Andaya emphasizes practical skills for emotional resilience and clarity, supporting clients through issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and difficulties with self-esteem and body image. She also addresses complex reactions like dissociation, guilt, shame, and the painful impacts of loss or fertility concerns. Working collaboratively, she helps clients develop coping strategies, strengthen interpersonal functioning, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.

As an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Dr. Andaya draws on proven methods alongside mindfulness and body-centered techniques to tailor care to each individual. She welcomes those ready to explore healing and growth with a steady, compassionate guide.

Integrating trauma-informed and body-centered approaches online

Dr. Gemma Andaya draws on trauma-informed care to create a safe, paced framework for exploring painful experiences and their effects on relationships and daily functioning. This approach focuses on understanding how past harm shapes present reactions and on building skills for emotional regulation and trust.

She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to help clients increase present-moment awareness, reduce rumination, and cultivate self-compassion. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns. In addition, somatic awareness - paying attention to bodily sensations and responses - is incorporated to support processing of stress and trauma when words alone feel insufficient.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Andaya works collaboratively with clients to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online work offers flexibility in how therapy happens - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and access support from where clients are. These options allow for continuity of care and practical convenience while maintaining the same collaborative focus on healing and growth.