Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 12 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, LGBTQ, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.

Andrea Blackshear

(she/her)

LCSW, 40 years of experience
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About me

"I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addiction Counselor, EAP Certified and EMDR therapist who works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction, as well as LGBTQIA+ clients seeking an affirming space. My approach is rooted in empathy and honesty. I won't tell you how to live your life, I'll support you in discovering what already works for you and help you build on it. "I work best with clients who are ready to show up with openness, even when the work is hard. If you're willing to sit in the quiet moments as much as the breakthroughs, and to bring your goals and feedback into our sessions, I'd love to be part of your care team. Change starts with self-compassion, not perfection, and I hold space for that as we work through your goals together."

Get to know me

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

We will work collaboratively to help to acquire the tools needed to make progress towards your goals. I believe therapy is the most effective when personalized to meet your needs, strengths, and goals for each client, so I make use of various therapeutic techniques drawing primarily from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to therapy. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals—where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of what you're facing with an "actions I can take right now" approach. There will always be room for suggestions regarding our work together, including how we keep each other accountable.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I’m glad you’ve taken the first step toward improving your well-being. Change begins with self-compassion, perfection isn’t the goal, progress is. My approach is rooted in empathy, honesty, and support. Together, we’ll build healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthier routines, and navigate life’s challenges in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth. I won’t tell you how to live your life. Instead, I’ll support and guide you in discovering what works best for you and help you move toward greater balance and well-being. I look forward to working with you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I better serve clients who are willing to provide open communication, show mutual respect, shared goals, flexibility, and adaptability. Clients that feel comfortable sharing their needs and feedback. A client that listens to recommendations, take suggestions, and to invest in self-improvement and sustainable living practices. Clients who are willing to invest in the quality of life that helps them to grow, mature, and be okay with "Being Still and sitting in silence with themselves."

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

LGBTQ

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Anger Management

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Family Conflict

Gambling Addiction

Grief

Mood Disorders

Racism

Self Esteem

Identifies as

Black / African American

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Colorado

Rhode Island

Accepts

Arlo

Cash - $74 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

Evernorth

GTEB

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

Tufts Health/Cigna

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

To help clients better understand and accept difficult thoughts and emotions rather than feeling controlled by them.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

I use culturally responsive therapy by taking the time to understand each client’s unique background, values, experiences, and perspective.

Gender-affirming therapy

I use gender-affirming therapy to create a safe, respectful, and supportive space where clients can explore their identity and express themselves authentically.

Trauma-Focused CBT

I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients process and cope with the effects of traumatic experiences.

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