- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered care
About Andrea
Andrea Drake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns listed in her profile. Andrea works with people exploring identity, mood challenges, addiction issues, and life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations look at specific problems such as panic, social anxiety, body image, and relationship concerns. Andrea uses evidence-influenced methods like CBT and ACT to help people notice unhelpful patterns and learn different ways of responding.
Her style draws on client-centered principles that prioritize the person's perspective and goals. She also uses DBT skills and mindfulness practices when emotional regulation or impulsivity are central concerns. Sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and tracking what helps between meetings.
Andrea has experience supporting LGBT clients and people working through gender dysphoria and identity questions. She also addresses ADHD, self-harm, substance use, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Many clients bring complex, overlapping concerns; Andrea aims to break these into manageable steps.
Practical matters are discussed openly in early sessions. She talks about coping strategies, ways to reduce distress in daily life, and steps toward clearer communication. The focus is on small, concrete changes that fit into a person’s everyday routine.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life practice to reduce fear and reactivity. It often helps with panic and social anxiety by building step-by-step exposure tasks. Finding the right fit is part of the work. Andrea will discuss these approaches with the client and choose or combine methods based on the person’s goals, comfort, and practical needs. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone practice skills in the settings where they feel anxious, with guidance from a licensed professional.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related issues such as panic attacks, substance use, and body image concerns.
What is her approach in session?
Sessions use client-centered conversation alongside practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How many years has she practiced?
Andrea has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is based in Idaho and holds the LCSW credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people in supported locations.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of your appointment.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.