Welcome! I'm Andrea Irvine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I work with adults impacted by life transitions and seeking support to cope with day-to-day challenges. Has your life changed in such a way that your happiness, sense of self, or health is now affected? Are you feeling overwhelmed, cycling through feelings of anxiety, depression, or grief? Life changes and challenges can negatively affect our overall well-being, relationships, and work and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, fearful, depleted, or disappointed. Seeking support through therapy can be an important resource and an opportunity for you to make positive long-term changes in your life. I am committed to providing you with a safe, compassionate and collaborative space where you may bring your whole self and we can focus on the interconnection between your mind and body. Together, we will explore your concerns, identify your needs and goals, and practice skills to support your healing and personal journey to wellness. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience working with adults from various backgrounds and cultures. In addition to therapy, I worked in large hospital systems as part of the medical team and specialized in crisis intervention and support services for patients and their caregivers in the Intensive Care Units. I have a passion for helping others and I'm here to support you. Most of my clients see me for: Coping with new onset or chronic illness or injury, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, medical trauma, caregiving challenges, palliative care, and substance use/addiction. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Health from UC Berkeley and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Alcohol and Drug Studies from Loyola Marymount University. I am also a Clinical Supervisor for Associate Social Workers.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is about gathering information related to what brings you to therapy, reviewing logistics and confidentiality, and addressing any questions you may have about me as your therapist or the therapeutic process. We will explore your hopes and goals that may guide our future sessions together. It's common to feel unsure or emotional and that's okay! This is your experience and I want to learn how to best support you and what works for you (or what doesn't) so that you feel comfortable working together.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
I utilize a combination of goal-oriented therapy practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also incorporate mindfulness techniques to help you manage symptoms.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am an active listener, honest, and straightforward. I use a strengths-based approach to help restore and further develop your sense of self and resilience. It's important to me to establish a connection with you, inspire hope, and assist you in taking steps to feel more empowered despite your circumstances.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with clients facing life transitions, coping with new onset or chronic illness or injury, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, medical trauma, caregiving challenges, palliative care, and substance use/addiction.
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June 19, 2025
I value my work with Andrea so much. She helps clarify and underscore my realizations by returning to them and repeating them back to me; she distills key ideas for me when my mind is jumping from thought to thought to thought; she offers me positive and constructive ways to look at the improvements and the progress I'm trying to make in my life. She reframes my circumstances and my negative thoughts in a ways that feel natural and organic, which helps me hear and accept them.