- Anxiety and depression
- Family and relationships
- Adoption and foster care
About Andrea
Andrea Aurino is a licensed master social worker who focuses on helping people through stressful life changes. She uses a direct, compassionate style to address anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. Andrea works with adults who are trying to find clearer ways to cope and communicate during difficult times.
Her work often centers on family dynamics, relationship concerns, and transitions in midlife. She also helps people dealing with caregiver stress, abandonment issues, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Andrea listens for what matters most and then helps clients build practical steps forward.
Andrea draws on 25 years of experience in Michigan to shape her approach. She favors methods that encourage new perspectives and gradual change. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, achievable goals that fit into everyday life.
In the room she helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and experiment with different ways of responding. She also uses storytelling techniques to reframe difficult memories and to highlight strengths. Solution-focused work is used to set clear, short-term aims and track progress.
People who come to Andrea typically want concrete tools and honest conversation. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people regain balance and clarity. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether her practical, experience-informed approach fits their needs.
Practical therapy approaches for online support
Andrea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on small experiments and new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people retell difficult experiences in ways that highlight strengths and choices. This approach helps separate a person from their problems and can be useful for trauma, family of origin issues, and feelings of emptiness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The aim is to test practical steps and track what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins when schedules are tight. For some people, phone sessions reduce the need for video; for others, brief video check-ins work well during a lunch break. Discuss format preferences when scheduling to find what fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related problems such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, with a focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and helping clients test new ways of thinking and behaving.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea brings 25 years of clinical experience working with adults in Michigan across life transitions and complex emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.