Therapy for creatives.

I work with artists navigating childhood trauma, neurodivergence, and the complexities of their cultural identity.

You don’t have to navigate burnout, self-doubt, or creative block alone.


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You don’t have to navigate burnout, self-doubt, or creative block alone.

At Andy Studer Therapy, I help artists, performers, and professionals uncover what’s holding them back and rediscover a sense of flow — in life and in their work.

Connect with your authentic self.

Sometimes, it can feel like life is pulling us away from the very things that make us feel most alive. Deadlines, responsibilities, and daily routines can flatten our sense of spontaneity, and it can feel like creating is more pressure than passion.

You might feel like you’re changing as a person, but unsure of how your artistry fits into who you’re becoming. Or maybe that creative spark feels distant, scattered, or blocked.

I specialize in working with creatives navigating neurodivergence, cultural identity, and complex trauma.

With a background in the entertainment industry, I understand that being creative often comes with perfectionism, and a certain privacy around the artistic process. My approach supports you in discussing your creative vision openly, and connecting with it in more fulfilling ways.

Together, we’ll explore where you’ve been, where you might feel stuck, and what you want to happen next.

Helping You Explore All Aspects of Your Lived Experience

It can be hard enough to show up as yourself on a daily basis, without having to consider how you present yourself in all aspects of who you are.

If you’ve ever felt the need to hide who you are, those reasons can be complex, and it can impact your relationships, career choices, and your sense of belonging. You have a desire to bring yourself forward authentically, but it’s not easy in light of negativity or hate.

Therapy is where you can explore the complexities of your life with safety and curiosity, and without judgment, so you can step into who you are with confidence.

In our work together, I hold space for all the layers of your experience, including:

  • Cultural identity and the dominant cultural narratives you navigate each day.
  • Family system and upbringing, including the family roles you’ve played and may still play.
  • Neurodivergence and how it manifests in your life, relationships, and self-understanding.
  • Artistry and openness, and how people respond to your creative process.
Man standing on a mountain overlooking a Los Angeles sunset, symbolizing growth and healing through EMDR therapy for creatives and complex PTSD treatment.

My name is Andy.

I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #155068.
Supervised by Christy Merriner, M.A., LMFT #117143
CHRISTY MERRINER FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY P.C. & ASSOCIATES

Specialties

An approach that holds space for every part of your lived experience.

Artistry and Creativity

Deepen your connection to your creative life and professional work.

Therapy helps artists, performers, and creative professionals in Los Angeles move past perfectionism, self-doubt, and burnout so you can reconnect with your authentic artistic voice.

Asian American Therapy

Build confidence in your identity and experience.

As a Los Angeles therapist supporting the AAPI and creative community, I provide culturally responsive therapy that honors heritage, family values, and the pressures of success while helping you find balance and belonging.

Neurodivergence

Discover new strategies for focus, self-acceptance, and creative flow.

I provide ADHD and neurodivergence therapy in Los Angeles to help artists, students, and professionals manage attention challenges, perfectionism, and emotional intensity with compassion.

Adolescent Therapy

Therapy for teens and young adults navigating identity, neurodivergence, or life transitions.

Together, we explore challenges around school, friendships, and creativity—helping you build self-understanding and resilience.

Complex PTSD

Find calm and clarity as you heal from distressing memories or childhood trauma.

I offer Complex PTSD therapy in California using trauma-informed and EMDR techniques to help you build resilience, regulate emotions, and feel safe in your own story again.

Cultural Trauma

Explore the impact of cultural oppression, marginalization, and intergenerational wounds.

My cultural trauma therapy helps creatives and professionals process inherited pain and reclaim their voice with compassion and pride.

EMDR

Heal from trauma, performance anxiety, or depression through EMDR therapy.

This evidence-based approach helps creatives and professionals reprocess painful memories and reduce emotional triggers—supporting confidence and calm.

Relational Therapy

Strengthen your ability to connect and communicate with others.

My relational therapy helps individuals and creatives build healthy boundaries, improve intimacy, and nurture meaningful relationships both personally and professionally.

WHO I WORK WITH

Therapy for Creatives and Individuals in Los Angeles

When you’re in the middle of things it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. I work with individuals and creatives in Los Angeles who want clarity in their relationships, and those wanting to explore where they stand with things, and what they need in their lives in order to thrive. I am here to support you in navigating changes, and as you explore the different aspects that make you who you are.

I support individuals who want to feel better, create meaningful changes, and stretch into new possibilities. If you’re unsure where to start, therapy can be a place to explore what those changes might look like for you.
I am AAPI, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ allied, and my multicultural approach honors every aspect of your lived experience.

I also support adolescents as they navigate concerns around neurodivergence, identity, and the challenges of growing up in Los Angeles. In an increasingly complicated social landscape, teens need our support more than ever.

Compassionate Therapy for Creatives and Individuals in LA

Compassionate Therapy for Creatives and Individuals in LA

When you’re in the middle of things it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. I work with people who want clarity in their relationships, and those wanting to explore where they stand with things, and what they need in their lives in order to thrive. I am here to support you in navigating changes, and as you explore the different aspects that make you who you are.

I support:

Personal Growth & Change

I support individuals who want to feel better, create meaningful changes, and stretch into new possibilities. If you’re unsure where to start, therapy in Los Angeles can be a place to explore what those changes might look like for you.

Cultural & Identity-Affirming Therapy

I am AAPI, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ allied, and my multicultural approach honors every aspect of your lived experience.

Adolescent & Neurodivergent Support

I support adolescents as they navigate concerns around neurodivergence, identity, and future outlook. In an increasingly complex social landscape, teens and young creatives need our support more than ever.

Professional Feedback & Reflections

Trusted voices in the Los Angeles therapy and creative communities share their impressions of working alongside Andy Studer. These reflections highlight Andy’s collaborative approach, depth of insight, and commitment to supporting creatives through meaningful, evidence-based care.

eri Langer: Mind-Body Therapy for Deep Feelers Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
“Andy is a thoughtful, attuned therapist whose steady presence helps clients feel supported. With trauma-informed skill and deep empathy, he creates a compassionate, respectful space where all parts of a person’s experience are welcomed.“
Teri LangerMind-Body Therapy for Deep Feelers
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
“Andy is a warm and insightful therapist who brings deep care to his work. He has a natural way of connecting with creative clients, helping them feel understood and supported. I have a deep appreciation for his attuned and emotive therapeutic work.”
Genevieve AerMarriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
“Andy has a gift of distilling the deeper meaning of things. His innate thoughtfulness, patience, creativity, and warm heart makes him a skilled therapist and a wonderful person.“
Sierra Morris recommendation of Andy Studer in Culver City LA
Sierra MorrisMarriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

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