Hi, I'm Andrea. If you’re looking to find more balance in your life, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and learn skills for managing life’s challenges, you’ve come to the right place! I specialize in providing therapy to adults dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and recovery from trauma. I will provide a safe, welcoming space for you to feel listened to and supported, and you will gain the tools you need to live a more balanced life. Our work together will begin with me getting to know you, building trust, and helping you feel comfortable. I know starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I hope to make it feel as easy as possible. I believe that therapy needs to be tailored to the specific needs of each individual, and that healing will occur when we are provided an environment of compassion and support combined with evidence-based techniques. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. We will work together to identify your needs, goals, and strengths, and will build on these strengths to foster growth. I look forward to beginning our work together!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, I will focus on getting to know you, building trust, and helping you feel comfortable. This will involve gathering information and discussing any challenges you have been facing. I want to learn about your reasons for seeking therapy and will typically ask about relevant history. From there, we will start to create goals for therapy and lay the foundation to begin working toward these goals.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I believe in using a whole-person approach to therapy and tailoring techniques to each individual. Some evidence-based approaches I may utilize include CBT and DBT, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My style of therapy involves taking the time to get to really know you and building a foundation of trust and security. I am honest and genuine in my responses and feedback, and it is important to me that you feel like you’re talking to a real human and that this is a collaborative partnership.