- Direct and nurturing
- Trauma-informed focus
- Practical change work
About Andrea
Andrea's approach is direct and compassionate. She listens closely and gives honest feedback while also encouraging responsibility for change. Sessions emphasize building self-care, self-compassion, and clearer boundaries so everyday life feels more manageable.
She draws on several evidence-based methods to guide treatment. That includes attachment-focused work to understand how early relationships shape current patterns, client-centered listening to put the person's priorities first, and EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. Mindfulness practices also appear in sessions to help with emotional regulation and stress.
Andrea aims to help people move beyond surface talk toward concrete shifts in behavior and feeling. She often works with those recovering from complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, or childhood neglect who notice old patterns repeating in relationships and careers. Her style blends practical strategies with attention to the whole person.
People who choose Andrea can expect a steady, experienced clinician who balances warmth with clear direction. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
How Andrea’s Approaches Translate Online
Andrea uses attachment-based work to help people see how early relationships influence current patterns. That approach focuses on understanding emotional bonds and improving how someone connects in present-day relationships.She also uses client-centered techniques, which means sessions are led by the person's concerns and goals. This creates a space where the therapist follows the client's priorities and offers reflections and support tailored to those aims.
EMDR is another tool she may use to address traumatic memories that keep repeating in daily life. When appropriate, EMDR can help reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events so people can move forward more easily.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online sessions can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in, to meet during a lunch break, or to avoid travel time. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will be offered.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Andrea help with?
Andrea works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, caregiving strain, and related areas such as ADHD, bipolar, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct yet nurturing. She combines empathetic listening with clear feedback and practical steps to support change.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience working with adults navigating major life transitions and trauma-related concerns.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is based in Connecticut and holds the credential LCSW as noted in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Andrea?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.