I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults experiencing addiction, mood disorders and hold additional certifications in trauma and DBT. I most frequently utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic theory. The first few sessions are focused upon building the therapeutic relationship, helping you to feel comfortable and establishing goals. Treatment will focus upon resolving your immediate concerns while developing long term resiliency skills and addressing underlying factors that contribute to overall health.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We will explore your needs, strengths, and preferences for treatment. As we get started, we will discuss what resources I bring to the relationship, an approach to treatment and develop small goals for the initial sessions. We all have strengths to build upon.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Prior to entering private practice, I had the opportunity to work with individuals in community practice for 17 years. In that capacity I worked in settings from the emergency room to intensive outpatient group therapy to the court room. Those experiences afforded me the opportunity to assist individuals with varying needs and strengths which has given me a great appreciation for the human spirit. It has also equipped me with a wealth of knowledge of the mental health and judicial system in Virginia.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I very much enjoy working with individuals who experience alcohol/drug addictions and mood disorders. I specialize in helping adults navigate challenges such as addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, and family or relationship struggles. I work primarily with adults aged 18-55 in a virtual setting through individual therapy.
About Andrea Dilley-Frame
Andrea Dilley-Frame offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will use CBT to build healthier coping skills and thoughts patterns by changing how your think about and respond to problems.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is a combination of CBT and Mindfulness that is especially effective for individuals who experience intense emotions. DBT is based on four core skills sets that teach you how to effectively manage your emotions, cope with life situations and be more effective in relationships.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal therapy is an effective treatment for depression and other mood disorders, is short term in nature and focused upon your relationships and social interactions with others.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing, MI, is an approach for long lasting behavior change. I use MI with individuals who are struggling with readiness for change or establishing lasting change.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to treatment in which the caregiver acknowledges the effects of past negative experiences from trauma upon the individual. I utilize TIC with every individual however am also trained in specific trauma treatments should a more specific approach be indicated.