AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
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Mindfulness informed
Client-centered care
Experience in social services
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who uses mindfulness as a core part of therapy. She blends mindful awareness with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
Andrea draws on about 10 years working across social services. Her background includes group homes, homeless services, housing programs, prison settings, and community health. That variety shaped a down-to-earth approach to everyday problems.
Sessions are guided by a client-centered outlook. She listens first, then helps people name small, doable changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck.
Andrea also brings experience with anger, eating concerns, grief, trauma and caregiving stress. She is sex positive and comfortable with LGBTQ+ identities and alternative sexual cultures, including BDSM and kink. She follows the Health at Every Size model when working on body image and eating issues.
People meet a therapist who focuses on practical, clear steps and gentle awareness exercises. Andrea emphasizes working at a pace the person can handle and finding strategies that fit daily life. Those interested can use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching and scheduling process.
How mindfulness and practical therapies work online
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily responses without judging them, and it can reduce reactivity to stress and anger. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s priorities, creating space for people to set their own goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to change patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited over time as progress and priorities change.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current offerings before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use modes that suit them on a given day, such as fewer visual demands or a format that works around a work break. Talk with Andrea during the matching process to find a practical setup that suits everyday life.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea help with?
She works with relationship struggles, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, trauma and many related concerns like eating and sleeping problems and caregiver stress.
What is Andrea's therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, using mindfulness to build awareness and CBT techniques to change Thinking and behavior. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative methods when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has about 10 years of experience working in social services in varied settings including group homes, homeless services, housing work, prison settings, and community health.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Andrea?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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