Hi, I'm Drew,
I have a feeling you didn't end up here by accident, and a part of you is finally ready to do something about it.
You've tried ignoring it. You've tried staying busy. You've tried the other thing. Maybe it's time to just... talk to someone.
Something feels off and you can't quite put your finger on it. That's usually where we start.
"The ways you learned to cope? They made total sense at the time. They kept you going. We're just here to figure out what you actually need now."
About Andrew Webster
I'm Drew. I'm a psychologist based in Los Angeles County, and I'll just say it upfront — I'm not the therapist who sits behind a clipboard waiting for you to have a breakthrough while elevator music plays in the background.
I show up as a real person. I'll laugh with you, sit with you in the hard stuff, and yeah, sometimes I'll gently point out when you're doing that thing you do. You know the one.
I don't think you're broken. I think you've been carrying a lot, probably for a long time, and somewhere along the way you lost touch with parts of yourself that are still very much there. That's where we start — not fixing you, but finding you.
Any of this sound familiar?
You've spent so much time being what everyone else needed that you're not totally sure who you are when no one's watching.
Your past keeps showing up uninvited — in your reactions, your relationships, your body — and you're tired of feeling ambushed by it.
You can trace everything back to your childhood but knowing that hasn't actually made it hurt less.
You're great at reading the room. You just wish you were as good at knowing what you actually need.
Relationships feel like a lot. Too much, or never enough — sometimes both with the same person.
You learned early that the world wasn't always safe. Part of you never really got the memo that things are different now.
If you found yourself nodding along to any of these, I think we should talk.
My Approach
Relationship is the Foundation
Here's the thing nobody really talks about — it's not the approach that heals you. It's not the framework or the technique or whatever acronym is trending this year. What actually moves the needle is feeling genuinely safe with another person. That's what we build first. Everything else comes from there.
Emotion is a Pathway, Not a Problem
Most of us have spent years getting really good at not feeling things. And honestly? I get it — I've been there too. Feelings can be overwhelming, inconvenient, and sometimes just the last thing you want to deal with. The urge to sidestep them, stay busy, or just push through is completely understandable. But here's the plot twist: the feelings you've been avoiding are actually trying to tell you something. We don't push them away here. We get curious about them. And more often than not, making space for them is exactly what starts to make things feel lighter.
Your Inner Wisdom Matters
You already have more answers than you think. Somewhere underneath all the noise — the self-doubt, the overthinking, the years of just trying to hold it together — there's a part of you that actually knows what you need. Therapy with me isn't about me handing you a roadmap. It's about helping you quiet everything else down long enough to figure out where you actually want to go — and what kind of person you want to be getting there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect in a session?
Honestly? It depends on the day. Some sessions you'll leave feeling lighter, like something finally shifted. Others might stir things up a bit — and that's actually a good sign, not a bad one. Most of the time we're just talking, but it's the kind of talking that actually goes somewhere.
The first session is a little different — we're basically just getting to know each other. You tell me what's been going on, I ask some questions, and we figure out together if this feels like a good fit. No pressure to have it all figured out before you walk in. Seriously, nobody does.
How often will we meet, and how long does therapy take?
Most people start with weekly sessions, and I'd recommend that at the beginning — not because it's a rule, but because it takes a little time to build the kind of trust where the real work can happen. Think of it like going to the gym. Once a week when you're just starting out keeps the thread alive between sessions.
As for how long therapy takes — I wish I could give you a clean answer, but it really depends. Some people come in with something specific they want to work through and are feeling good in a few months. Others find that the deeper they go, the more there is to explore — and they stick around for it. We'll check in as we go and make sure it still makes sense for where you are.
Do you take insurance, and how does payment work
My fee is $190 per session, due at the time of our appointment. I know that's a real number, and I want to be upfront about it rather than make you dig for it.
I don't bill insurance directly, but if you have a PPO plan you may be able to get reimbursed for a chunk of that through your out-of-network benefits — sometimes more than people expect. I can provide a monthly superbill that you submit directly to your insurance company to make that process as easy as possible.
Not sure if your plan covers out-of-network therapy? It's worth a quick call to the number on the back of your insurance card to ask. I'm also happy to answer any questions about how this works — just reach out.
How do I know if you're the right therapist for me?
I wish I could give you a formula for this — some kind of quiz that spits out a compatibility score. But the truth is it really comes down to how you feel. Not in a vague, wishy-washy way — in a very specific way.
Notice if what I say lands for you. Notice if you leave a session and find yourself still thinking about it later. Notice if you stop worrying so much about how you're showing up and just... show up. Notice if you feel comfortable enough to push back on me — because that means something. And honestly? If you find yourself actually looking forward to the next session — hell, that might be the biggest green flag of all.
Those are the signs. That's how you know we're building something worth showing up for.
Do you offer in-person or telehealth sessions?
Both. Some people prefer face to face, some prefer the couch-and-sweatpants version of therapy — totally up to you. We can also mix it up depending on your schedule or how you're feeling that week.