- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship focus
- Values-based work
About Andrea
Andrea creates a calm space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens closely and works alongside people to set realistic goals. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to what feels most urgent for each person.
Over a dozen years in counseling work have given Andrea experience with depression, grief, and family conflict. She also supports clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. First responder issues and challenges around blended families and divorce are part of her background as well.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Andrea uses these approaches to match tools to the problem at hand, such as emotion regulation skills or values-based planning.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what’s working and what’s not. Andrea emphasizes practical steps and skills to help manage overwhelming feelings. She encourages gradual progress and checks in about what feels helpful along the way.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Andrea's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and low motivation by focusing on what matters most in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts tools as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, for example allowing a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people continue care when scheduling or mobility make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help clients practice skills between meetings and track small steps of progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, self-esteem challenges, and depression, as well as grief and caregiving stress.
What is Andrea's style in therapy?
Her style is conversational and nonjudgmental. She focuses on practical steps and helps clients talk through feelings and goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Andrea has 12 years of professional counseling experience and has worked with issues like chronic pain, cancer-related concerns, and first responder stress.
What credential does Andrea hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Andrea?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.