Andrea McPhatter

(she/her)

LMHC, 17 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
VirtualAvailable

Do you find yourself stuck and not knowing where to start to achieve the best version of your authentic self? Are you in a transition in life and looking to find direction? Have you felt broken and are now ready to begin the process of healing? I am ready to embark on this journey with you. I have been practicing in the area of counseling and coaching for more than 15 years. I have experience with all populations from ages 3-80. My experience includes substance abuse, court-mandated counseling, family and relationship counseling, parenting, coaching, trauma and life transitions. Therapy with me is a personal journey with the client. My theoretical orientation is very person-centered and designed to surround the client's needs. I use an innovative approach that combines orientations such as CBT, Motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy to create the best outcomes for the client.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session you can expect to have a comfortable engaging meet and greet which will set the tone for our therapeutic relationship. In the first session there is no pressure at all. We will get to know each other on a personal and therapeutic level. I strongly focus on building rapport from the very first encounter. The first session should show you immediately that therapy is not intimidating at all, relationship and rapport are important, and you are the focus.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

My treatment is very person-centered. I use a combination of CBT, motivational interviewing and solution focus therapy to achieve optimal outcomes.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strength is to help clients identify their strengths. My ability to assist people in being unstuck using their power is my strength.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My best fit client is one who is ready to move forward in their lives. One who is tired of being stuck, of doing the same things over and over and expecting a different outcome. My ideal client is ready to look at the world through a new lense and gain and new outlook on their own strength. My ideal client comes prepare to work with the understanding that they may not succeed immediately but the value is in the journey and not just the success.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Other specialties

ADHD

Anger Management

Career Counseling

I identify as

Black / African American

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Children (6 to 12)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Florida

Accepts

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Location

Offers in-person in 5510 River Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652, Suite 210

Virtual

, 205 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

March 20, 2026

Andrea has been a critical catalyst and support to my personal growth journey the last 3 years. She has gotten me through several major life changes and is a phenomenal therapist. She is very honest, and direct with her insights but sometimes will guide me to the answer instead, and knows when to do either approach for the most impact. She also can read me somehow to know what I’m avoiding saying, and gets me to acknowledge and work on those challenges as well. She is exceptional at her work.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 29 with Andrea

October 21, 2025

Amazing! It had been a little over a year since we have spoken, and it felt as if it had been only a week. So encouraging, loving, and full of life. So excited to be back!!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 13 with Andrea

July 29, 2025

Andrea is a very down to earth authentic person with such a great personality. It was very easy for me to open up to her. I have only been meeting with her for a few weeks, but I've felt heard and understood every session. And I have started to see some improvements.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Andrea