- Warm and direct
- Skill focused
- Collaborative planning
About Andrea
Andrea Coulter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 12 years of experience. She practices from Vermont and brings a warm, compassionate presence to sessions while also offering direct feedback when it will help clients move forward. Andrea emphasizes working together with each person to build practical skills and find clearer direction in daily life.
She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also helps people who face trauma and abuse, addiction, and challenges related to identity, including LGBT concerns. Coping with life changes and coping with natural or human-caused disaster are listed areas she addresses.
Andrea uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while also using attachment-based and client-centered ideas. Sessions emphasize skills practice, emotion regulation, and strengthening how people relate to themselves and others.
Her style centers on a strong working relationship. She will meet clients where they are and collaborate on realistic goals and steps. People can expect a mix of supportive listening and practical tools to try between sessions.
Andrea offers services in English and accepts international clients. Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.
How Andrea’s approaches translate to online work
Andrea commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take committed action toward a meaningful life. CBT centers on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and practising concrete skills to reduce distress and improve functioning.She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and the therapy relationship itself. Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns of relating affect current connections, while client-centered methods prioritize listening, empathy, and following each person’s pace. Together these approaches help tailor sessions to what a person needs most.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrea will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and she may combine techniques over time. The plan is adjusted based on what helps most in real life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing work through major life changes or after a disaster by keeping momentum when in-person visits are harder to arrange.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT related concerns, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and compassionate while including direct feedback when helpful. Sessions combine supportive listening with practical skill building.
What is her professional background?
Andrea has 12 years of experience as a therapist and integrates several clinical approaches to tailor care to each person.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from Vermont.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
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 therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.