Welcome, for the past 16 years I have supported clients with processing through difficult thoughts and emotions associated with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, childhood complex trauma, adult traumatic experiences, self-esteem issues, grief and loss of persons or pets as well as many other concerns. I have supported clients with gaining insight into themselves and their circumstances/life events as to gain perspective, heal and live life more settled and balanced. I value using a variety of therapy modalities, such as Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Compassion Based Therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic Therapies. I also come from a personal background of trauma and loss, which has informed my work as a therapist. I have gained first hand experience of how transformation and healing can happen with the right supports and guidance. I hope to bring both my academic understandings and learnings as well as real life experience to our work together to enable you to learn, grow and thrive in the ways you are hoping for.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will explore what your concerns, hopes and goals for therapy are as well as collaborate on a treatment plan to support you with beginning to progress towards your goals. We will also look at what treatment modalities might be helpful to align with your goals and aspirations as well as go over any questions or concerns you may have regarding therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client has many internal resources that they may not have connected with yet. My role is to provide guidance, support and care with creating a welcoming and warm space to allow clients to be who they are as they are. When this is possible, with support, clients can oftentimes meet and turn towards what feels intolerable or difficult with curiosity and care. This I have learned can create a reconnecting to the self, healing and transformation.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Clients who are motivated to gain insight into themselves and life's circumstances to be able to make the positive changes they are wanting in their lives and relationships.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is often very useful to aid with cognitive and somatic processing of trauma or generalized concerns/fears. EMDR therapy supports with creating internal resourcing, gaining insight into the self as well as processing somatically as the body often holds difficult experiences via the mind, emotions and body.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT therapy supports with gaining insight into underlying thoughts and emotions that may be influencing self-image, anxiety, depression and many other concerns. Insight aids with inner knowledge which helps with making positive changes.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT has 4 different modalities (distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness and emotional regulation) that are often useful with providing knowledge, coping skills and emotional regulation skills that can create a sense of balance and empowerment.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 30, 2025
Andrea recognizes what her patient is looking to work on, gives space in sessions to open up discussion that can be difficult to do on ones own, leads to compassionate conclusions and has a healing nature about her. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a therapist who guides you with tools you need to open a door to discover your true inner self.
April 25, 2025
I feel incredibly blessed to have found Andrea. She is very authentic, has extremely strong recall, holds my wandering thoughts in such a way as to consolidate my big emotions and reactions and be able to converse about different paths that would possibly lead to a better future than the present i’m living in. she’s a wealth of knowledge and experience with many types of therapeutic practices, as well as outside resources which i am very grateful for.