- stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ related issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Andrea
Andrea (Andi) Watson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with three years of professional experience. Andi works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. They frames sessions as collaborative work rather than handing down answers.
Andi aims to help people reconnect with a clearer sense of who they are. Sessions often focus on building skills, processing difficult experiences, and exploring identity. The approach is conversational and practical, with attention to what matters most to the person in front of them.
Andi draws on a mix of methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches are used to address anxiety, relationships with self and others, and patterns that feel stuck.
They speak from personal experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, and questions of identity. That background informs a collaborative style where the client’s perspective guides the work. Andi emphasizes respect and sensitivity in each session.
If you are unsure how to begin, Andi suggests sending a brief message with questions before scheduling. The first step is a short match process to find a good fit and then an initial session to set goals and next steps.
How Andi brings ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It uses simple exercises to identify values and take small steps toward what matters, which can help with social anxiety and avoidance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions often include practical strategies and small behavioral experiments to test unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce anxious reactions.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to set goals and pace that feel doable.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Andi will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their concerns, goals, and comfort. That process usually begins in the first few sessions and can change as needs do.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer a way to keep consistent contact while navigating life changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andi commonly help with?
Andi works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment issues and obsessions or compulsions.
What is their general therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focused on building skills, processing experiences, and clarifying identity. The tone is conversational rather than highly technical.
How much experience does this counselor have?
They have three years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is Andi licensed to practice?
They hold an LPC credential in South Carolina and work from that licensure.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with Andi?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.