Andrew Snyder is an experienced psychotherapist in private practice in Honolulu. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a substance abuse counselor providing treatment to individuals, couples and families. He earned his bachelor’s in Management at Saint Mary’s College of California and his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University in Honolulu. Andrew positively believes in the power of transforming ones’ self—his resume reads retired peace officer, private investigator, counselor and therapist. He has appeared in numerous media outlets including The Atlantic, The Business Journals, Fox News, NPR’s Word of Mouth, CFA Institute Magazine, and Business Insider. A California native, Andrew has lived in Hawaii 20 years.
Marriage and Family Therapy is a distinct mental health discipline with a unique body of knowledge, research and clinical approaches. Andrew was especially drawn to family systems therapy, which views people’s symptoms and challenges as interactional processes best understood within the larger family or couple context. He is a highly effective and skilled clinician working with a wide range of conditions and challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, and grief and loss.
Andrew uses an integrative therapeutic approach in treatment, combining his rich life experiences mixed with curiosity, humor and empathy to assist clients in their quest for happiness and life satisfaction. Andrew’s trademark is his ability to see the big picture even in times of adversity and bringing about a new sense of purpose. His clients appreciate and value his genuineness and compassion, and point to his insight and clarity as a source of inspiration.
Andrew Snyder in addition to providing psychotherapy services, separately provides consulting and advisory services guiding first-time offenders and their families through the complicated and sensitive issues presented by criminal prosecution and incarceration. His proven Prison Life Solutions℠ is a research-driven approach that builds on family strengths, buffers risk, and promotes better outcomes for families and children faced with adversity. Andrew frequently advises clients in Hawaii and throughout the United States.