- Narrative therapy approach
- Stress and mood support
- Parenting and adoption help
About Andrea
Andrea Woolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, trauma and family concerns, including social anxiety and phobia. Andrea helps individuals think through current problems and make concrete changes that feel workable in daily life.
Andrea uses narrative therapy to help people separate themselves from their difficulties and see the story they tell about their life more clearly. That approach looks at how problems are described and then explores alternatives that give more room for choice. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long lectures or jargon.
Her style is collaborative. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life and works alongside them to test new ways of responding. Conversations often include mapping patterns, identifying exceptions to problems, and planning small experiments to try between sessions.
Andrea has worked across a range of family-related issues, including adoption and foster care, communication problems, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses isolation, finding purpose, mood disorders, and issues that arise for young adults as they navigate life transitions.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site process to choose and schedule a first appointment.
How narrative approaches translate to online sessions
Andrea uses narrative therapy, which looks at how people describe their problems and then explores alternative stories and actions. This approach helps when anxiety, social fears, or family issues keep repeating and someone wants clearer choices and practical next steps. Narrative work can be done through conversation, mapping problem patterns, and planning small experiments between meetings.She also draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize noticing unhelpful patterns and trying new behaviors. These methods focus on short, practical exercises and reflecting on what changes in day-to-day life. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; she will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will help tailor session length and focus to match practical needs and what is most useful in real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related issues, including social anxiety and phobia and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a collaborative, client-centered approach that treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has 20 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.