Andrea McLellan, LMFT

Based in California 14 years in practice Online sessions

Practical, goal-focused therapy for lasting change

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Works with

Anger
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Depression

How Andrea works

Practical facts

Credentials: LMFT
Licensed in: California
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Andrea

Andrea McLellan, LMFT, centers her work on practical, goal-focused therapy that helps people manage intense feelings and regain balance. She uses down-to-earth methods to help clients understand what drives their reactions and learn steps to feel better. Andrea emphasizes clear goals and skills people can use between sessions.

With 14 years of clinical experience, she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused ideas to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and focused on real-life change rather than abstract theory. Andrea has worked in clinical and forensic roles, including consultation related to sexual assault and child abuse matters. That background means she often sees how family history and past trauma shape current problems.

She pays attention to patterns that repeat across generations and helps people notice those dynamics. She frequently helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, anger, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment and abandonment issues, and career difficulties.

Andrea values courage, responsibility, and forgiveness as part of long-term healing. Outside work she enjoys nature activities such as hiking and bird-watching, and she is attentive to the needs of first responders and others exposed to repeated trauma.

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.

Approaches Andrea lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test those ideas, and practice alternative responses that reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or intense reactions are a focus; DBT offers concrete tools for calming and managing urges. Motivational Interviewing is another part of her toolbox when someone needs help finding their own reasons to change and building commitment to new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will try methods that fit the person's situation. Sessions may combine strategies and will be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat or messaging can support brief updates, skill reminders, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum while working toward change.

Questions people ask about Andrea

What concerns does Andrea help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and self-esteem concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and goal-driven, using clear steps and skills people can apply between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of clinical experience, including roles in both therapy and forensic consultation related to abuse and trauma.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - CA LMFT - and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.