Andrew Borden

Andrew Borden is a Mental Health Therapist who operates his private practice called ajb therapy in Los Angeles, California.13 He specializes in providing affirmative care to LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent individuals, with a focus on those who identify as people-pleasers and perfectionists.12

Professional Background

Andrew holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, which he completed in 2022.2 He is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (AMFT) with the license number 135744, supervised by Tricia Kayiatos-Smith.25

Therapeutic Approach

Andrew's approach to therapy is:

• Relational and collaborative
• Draws from narrative, psychodynamic, ACT, inner child/parts work, somatic work, and mindfulness interventions
• LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex/kink positive, and neurodiversity-affirming
• Poly/CNM-affirming and practices from a Health at Every Size lens
• Incorporates "geek therapy" in his practice2

Areas of Expertise

Andrew specializes in:

• LGBTQ+ issues
• Codependency
• Men's issues
• Addiction
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and trauma
• Relationship issues
• Substance use2

Current Work

In addition to his private practice, Andrew works at Brave Trails, a leadership camp for LGBTQ+ youth.3 His diverse life experiences as an LGBTQ+ adult, child, sibling, friend, and confidante inform his approach to therapy.4

Andrew offers individual sessions at $180 and couple sessions at $200, with a sliding scale available for eligible clients.2 He provides a free 15-minute consultation for potential clients interested in his services.2