- Client-centered approach
- Practical tools
- Family-focused experience
About Andrea
She earned her social work degree from the University of Kansas in 2017 and has seven years of therapy experience. Much of her work has been in child welfare, offering family-based and individual therapy with a focus on keeping families together. Andrea has also worked with the National Suicide Hotline, using crisis counseling skills in urgent situations.
Andrea’s approach centers on the person in front of her. She is empathetic and direct, and she offers positive feedback along the way. She draws from several methods to match each person’s needs rather than relying on a single technique.
In sessions she blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. She also uses narrative techniques and motivational interviewing to help people reframe difficult stories and find motivation for change.
Andrea supervises other therapists serving families involved with foster care, and she continues to work with individuals on attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and family of origin issues. She encourages a collaborative process to identify goals and take steps toward them.
How Andrea’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. It helps people feel understood and guide the pace of conversation toward their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She may combine client-centered listening with CBT tools, mindfulness exercises, narrative techniques, or motivational interviewing depending on what is most helpful.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered here, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by cutting commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone choose whether they want to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions like mindfulness practice and CBT worksheets to work well in remote sessions, and Andrea aims to help clients use those tools in ways that suit their daily routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, ADHD, and related family concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered, empathetic and direct. She listens first and then offers practical feedback and tools tailored to each person.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Andrea has seven years of experience and a social work degree from the University of Kansas earned in 2017. Much of her work has been in the child welfare field and crisis counseling roles.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a KS LSCSW, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.