Ada has been working as a mental health therapist for close to 15 years in California and Colorado. She specializes in working with adult daughters of narcissistic mothers and adult survivors of narcissistic abuse. Her passion stems from working with adults and adolescents; trauma (emotional, physical, sexual, neglect), PTSD, C-PTSD, narcissistic relationship and domestic violence/teen dating violence. 

She has worked in both private practice and clinical settings, helping individuals who are in relationships with narcissistic partners, family members, and coworkers. Ada utilizes a strength-based and person-centered approach to help individuals navigate the complexities of narcissistic relationships. She tailors her therapy techniques to each client's unique situation, blending various modalities to address emotional, psychological, and relational dynamics. Her methods emphasize both self-care and relational empowerment, guiding clients toward healthier boundaries and stronger self-worth.

Throughout her career, she has provided school based therapy, in home therapeutic services, case management, and in office therapeutic services. Providing therapy services in various settings allowed me to provide effective collaboration between social workers, foster parents, school psychologists, CASA Workers, school counselors, Guardian Ad Litem, mediators, and other therapists. I have worked predominately with youth and families focusing on trauma and trauma related symptoms (depression, anxiety, PTSD) and at-risk youth.

You can contact Ada here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ada-andrade-ventura-ca/741017

• Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Denver, CO.

• Bachelors in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, CA.