- Addiction and recovery
- Attachment focus
- Solution-focused steps
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 15 years of experience to her work with adults. She helps people facing addiction, trauma, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, parenting stress, and other life changes. Andrea emphasizes practical steps and clear thinking to help clients move forward.
She focuses on understanding why people act and react the way they do. That starts with noticing thoughts, patterns, and how past experiences shape current behavior. From there Andrea helps clients test different responses and build new habits that fit their goals.
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered. Andrea listens first and then guides conversations so clients feel heard and understood. She uses solution-focused strategies to break problems into manageable steps and to track progress over time.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current emotional needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to support change when substance use or other behaviors are involved.
Andrea encourages people to use their strengths and resources. She frames change as a practical process that requires willingness and effort. People who want to reduce shame, increase self-compassion, and make concrete changes often find this approach helpful.
How these approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current needs and reactions; online sessions can provide a steady, predictable space to try new ways of relating and to notice emotional patterns. Client-centered therapy centers on the client’s experience and values; in online sessions the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace so concerns are explored in a way that feels natural. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building new coping skills; it often includes short exercises and homework that can be reviewed during remote sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. Together they decide which ideas to try and how to measure change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving, check-ins can be shorter when needed, and written or verbal exercises can be shared between meetings. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum while they work toward clearer thinking and healthier responses.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea typically address?
She works with addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, depression and anxiety, parenting strain, grief, ADHD, and related concerns including adoption and foster care focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is relational and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening first and guiding conversations so clients feel heard. She uses practical, solution-focused steps to help people make changes.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has 15 years of experience working with diverse concerns, including substance-related issues, trauma, and family problems.
What credentials and location are listed for Andrea?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.