- Warm collaborative sessions
- Goal focused tools
- Strengths based
About Andrea
Andrea Gahagan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and issues with self-esteem and body image. Andrea aims to create a warm, respectful space where clients feel heard and understood.
Her sessions tend to be interactive and straightforward. She mixes practical tools with open conversation to help people make changes that matter in daily life. Andrea avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person's strengths and goals.
Andrea uses a blend of approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral work, client-centered methods, solution-focused ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing. That lets her offer both short-term coping skills and deeper work on patterns that keep causing problems. She adapts techniques to fit what the person wants to address.
She has three years of clinical experience working in mental health and substance use settings. That background informs how she supports people through grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and mood difficulties. Andrea also lists codependency among the areas she focuses on.
People who choose Andrea can expect a practical, compassionate approach and a plan tied to concrete goals. She explains options clearly and works together with clients to decide next steps. Andrea welcomes questions about how therapy could fit into someone’s life.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Andrea often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective ones; it can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday worries. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience, helping them feel supported while they decide on their next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrea collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts tools and pacing so therapy feels useful and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, meeting rhythm, and the kinds of exercises or tasks that will be most helpful.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Andrea address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting stresses, ADHD, and codependency among other focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, blending practical skills with open conversation. She focuses on respect, sensitivity, and tailoring the approach to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings, supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Andrea is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, holding the credential LCSW as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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