- Warm and direct
- Values practical tools
- Focus on relationships
About Andrea
She meets people where they are and collaborates on an achievable plan. Building a strong working relationship is central to her approach. That relationship becomes the space where clients try new skills and make changes.
Andrea draws on several therapy methods to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with values-based choices and distress tolerance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening guide work on relationships and self-worth.
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Andrea also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, addiction, abandonment or attachment wounds, and family of origin problems.
Andrea practices in Vermont and works with people at different points in their lives who want practical skills and clearer direction. She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with her and schedule according to availability.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Vermont
Languages
English
How Andrea's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety. It often includes practical exercises and homework between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more satisfying connections and stronger self-understanding.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Andrea works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tries techniques that fit their needs. That collaborative process means methods can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
The source profile does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use visual or audio formats depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to remote sessions so clients keep practicing skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Services cover stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, intimacy and relationship struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, addiction, attachment and abandonment issues, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and compassionate while also offering challenge when needed. Andrea works collaboratively and focuses on building practical skills and insight to support change.
What is Andrea's professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her work combines psychodynamic ideas with practical strategies from other therapies.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Credentials listed are LCPC and LCMHC with practice in Vermont. The LCPC is shown as a professional counseling credential and LCMHC indicates clinical mental health licensure.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Andrea accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person meetings are possible.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.