Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California, but also licensed in Oregon. I received my masters from California State University Bakersfield and have been licensed for more than five years. I have experience with kids, teens, and adults. I have worked in a Group Home, in Homeless Services, and in Forensics, so I have a varied experience. I am currently working on my AASECT sex therapist certification that will be completed by the end of 2025.
In your first appointment, we will have basic introductions if we have not done that previously. We will review your history and explore what has brought you to therapy. We will set some basic goals to get started.
I am very easy going and easy to talk to. I am very empathetic, but also direct and straight forward.
I enjoy working with clients to help people be their best selves. I believe therapy is your time and I want to ensure you are getting what you need.
Andrea Stocker offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
I use a lot of mindfulness and some somatic interventions in my practice. I also help clients learn to identify and challenge their intrusive thoughts.
I have a lot of experience working with couples. I have worked with people that are in fairly new relationships up to couples that have been together for 30 years. I am also LGBTQIA+ and Kink allied. I work with couples to improve communication and intimacy. I have experience working with clients practicing ethical non-monogamy.
I worked in the CA Prison system as a therapist for five years and have a lot of experience working with the Forensic population.
I am LGBTQIA+ allied and working on my AASECT sex therapist certification. I have experience working with clients in various stages of transitioning.
I am currently working on my AASECT sex therapist certification. I use somatic interventions as well as help people build trust with themselves and their partner/partners. I have lived and professional experience with non-monogamy.