Andrea Whittaker
Andrea Whittaker
(she/her)
Do you constantly worry or struggle with always thinking what will happen next? Did you just have a baby and are feeling very overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Did you experience a traumatic birth? Are you struggling with infertility and often feel you have nobody to talk to? Did you desperately want children and now feel overwhelmed by them? Did you just graduate college, get married, or experience another big life transition? You are not alone! So many people experience these same thoughts and struggles. My goal is to help you feel less anxious and more confident. I want you to feel less stress, but also validated in your feelings and experiences. I will work with you to process and work through these thoughts and emotions and come to a place where you can manage these various life stressors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I have been a social worker for 9 years. I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety, life transitions, and domestic violence. Are you ready to process some of your experiences, feel more at ease/less stressed, and more confident? You can contact me through my website! I look forward to working with you!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session I will review my role as therapist, along with confidentiality and mandated reporting. I'll conduct a brief biopsychosocial assessment (brief background information) and we'll create treatment goals for future sessions!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I think my biggest strengths are my empathy and compassion for others, and meeting clients where they are at. I am genuinely a curious person and seek out education and training on a consistent basis. I am always striving to learn and grow. Clients would say I'm personable, down to earth, and nonjudgemental. I have participated in advanced training in perinatal mental health and am certified in this area as well, holding a PMH-C.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Perinatal mental health Infertility Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Clients experiencing life transitions
About Andrea Whittaker
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Narrative
We'll work together to change any negative stories and/or create the life narrative you desire!
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy helps you be fully present and learn to not be overwhelmed by your emotions and thoughts. You'll learn to accept and not judge yourself. This approach is very helpful in managing stress, difficult emotions, and anxiety.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
In this approach we'll focus on finding solutions to issues in the present and future, instead of dwelling on past issues.
Strength-Based
We'll focus on your strengths, abilities, and capacities and how they can help shape and build the life you desire!
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We'll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and learn to change negative thought patterns.