- Addictions and recovery
- Parenting and family
- Trauma and relationships
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, who brings 15 years of practice in Colorado. She works with people facing addictions, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and stress. Andrea aims to help clients find clarity about why they act and react the way they do so change can begin.
Andrea keeps sessions grounded and relational. She listens first, then guides toward practical steps. Her style blends client-centered conversation with focused tools so people feel heard and leave with something to try between visits.
She uses ideas from attachment work to notice how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused approaches support concrete goals like reducing substance use or improving communication.
In sessions Andrea encourages self-examination without blame. She helps people notice perceptions and projections, and she supports them in choosing different responses. The emphasis is on small, doable changes that build momentum over time.
Andrea also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, domestic violence, and compassion fatigue. She invites clients to use their strengths and resources to reshape their lives and move away from isolation, shame, and guilt. Her aim is to help people return to self-respect and stronger relationships.
Therapeutic approaches you can use in online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions and bonds. It helps people notice patterns in connection and work toward healthier ways of relating, which can reduce repeated conflict and distance.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes careful listening and respect for the client's perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead while offering reflections that help people feel understood and begin to make changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking and teaches concrete techniques to change behavior and mood over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.
If you are considering online therapy with this provider, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, offer a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about pacing and practical arrangements so sessions fit your schedule and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is relational and client-centered. She listens first, then guides sessions toward practical, solution-focused steps clients can try between meetings.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Andrea has 15 years of experience working with diverse people on issues such as substance use, attachment issues, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Andrea does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.