- Stress and anxiety
- Skills focused
- Texas LPC
About Andrea
Andrea trained in school counseling at Stephen F. Austin State University, earning a Master’s in School Counseling in 2009. She has ten years of clinical practice and additional years working with adolescents in academic and social-emotional settings. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with solution-focused ideas to change thinking patterns and build coping skills.
Sessions emphasize clear, teachable skills. Andrea helps people notice how thoughts shape feelings and actions, and then practices alternatives together. She often uses short-term, goal-oriented exercises to make small changes that add up over time.
Her work addresses a broad range of concerns, including depression, trauma and abuse, addiction-related challenges, and parenting stress. Andrea also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and communication problems. She aims to offer practical tools alongside encouragement.
Clients can expect a professional and direct style that still acknowledges emotions and values. Andrea encourages collaboration - clients set goals and she helps map steps toward them. She recognizes life can be overwhelming and focuses on manageable progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Andrea Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Ideas Online
Andrea draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thinking patterns that fuel stress and anxiety. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and simple homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, concrete steps toward a preferred future and to build on what already works in a person’s life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She discusses options, tries short experiments, and adjusts the plan based on what feels most helpful.
Confirm session formats before you book since the biography does not specify online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. It can also let someone choose a quieter time, use audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or schedule shorter focused sessions for specific problems. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused tools to remote work, helping people practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea address?
Andrea works with stress and anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction-related issues, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses clear, skills-based work with a focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping strategies. Sessions tend to be goal-focused and practical.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has ten years of clinical practice and additional years working with adolescents in school counseling settings after completing her master’s degree.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Andrea?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.