Works with
How Andrea works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Idaho
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Andrea
Andrea Drake is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Idaho with six years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addiction, and identity questions. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients find steady ways to cope and move forward.
Andrea uses short-term tools alongside longer conversations to help people handle everyday pressure. She listens without judgment and helps clients name patterns that cause struggle.
Background and approach
Sessions often include skill practice, goal-setting, and gentle challenges to try new behaviors. She draws on a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. Those methods are used to manage thoughts, regulate emotions, and build values-based action.
Andrea adapts what she offers to each person’s situation rather than following a single script. Andrea has experience supporting people with ADHD, trauma and abuse, PTSD, mood and panic disorders, and issues around gender and sexual identity. She also addresses concerns like body image, impulse control, substance use, and self-harm with practical strategies and safety planning when needed.
Sessions are conversational and hands-on. Clients leave with concrete tools to try between meetings and a clear plan for next steps. The aim is steady progress that fits daily life and personal goals.
What Andrea works with
Everything Andrea lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Andrea's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Andrea lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions to build committed, values-driven steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors that lead to better results. It is practical and goal-oriented, and can be useful for managing panic, mood problems, and stress by teaching concrete skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It can be helpful for intense emotions, impulse control, and relationship challenges by teaching step-by-step skills practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a blend fits best based on goals and preferences. That discussion helps shape session plans and homework so therapy feels useful and doable.
Online therapy offers flexibility across formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of skills, phone is useful when bandwidth is low, and messaging or live chat can provide quick check-ins or shorter skill practice. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping therapy focused on practical steps and progress.
Questions people ask about Andrea
What concerns does Andrea address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and trauma. Other areas include ADHD, self-esteem, body image, and gender identity questions.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions mix conversation with skills practice and clear goals.
How much clinical experience is on offer?
The therapist has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs practical strategies used in sessions.
Where is Andrea licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license and practices in Idaho. The credential listed is LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Andrea?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people who can be seen under Idaho practice rules.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule.