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Andrea Ziebell

Andrea Ziebell

LMFT

Practical, calm therapy focused on everyday change

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based approach
  • Goal oriented
  • Supportive listener

About Andrea

Andrea Ziebell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and life changes. Andrea works to make sessions feel like a calm, judgment-free space where clients can speak openly and be heard.

She uses practical strategies that match each person’s needs. That can include mindfulness practices to slow racing thoughts, cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking, or solution-focused steps for immediate problems. Andrea often offers psychoeducation about symptoms, coping tools, journaling prompts, and optional homework to support progress.

Andrea’s background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and experience addressing substance abuse and the effects of legal involvement. She has also worked with people affected by abuse and neglect and draws on those experiences to inform her approach. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aiming to build a plan that fits daily life.

Sessions commonly cover communication skills, anger management, relapse prevention and wellness planning. Andrea pays attention to each person’s strengths and goals and helps them try small changes that add up over time. She encourages people to set realistic steps and to notice what’s working between sessions.

People who want clear, practical tools alongside gentle listening may find her approach helpful. Andrea invites prospective clients to consider what they most want to change and to begin with a brief matching questionnaire to find a good starting point.

How Andrea blends mindfulness and practical work online

Andrea commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can help with anxiety and racing thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and validating what you say so you feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and offers small experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and build new behavior.

Finding the right mix is part of the process. Andrea works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She will check in about what feels helpful and adjust the plan together as progress unfolds.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, keep consistent check-ins, and use short skill-focused sessions between in-person options when needed. Because specific session formats are not listed in her biography, confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on practical skills you can use at home or between appointments and on making therapy fit into everyday routines rather than expecting long or complicated sessions.

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 concerns does Andrea commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and coping with life changes, plus related topics like substance use, caregiver stress, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm and nonjudgmental with a practical focus. Sessions blend listening with hands-on tools like mindfulness, problem solving, and communication practice.

What is her experience background?

Andrea has 15 years in mental health, including inpatient and outpatient work and experience addressing substance abuse and legal-related impacts.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Andrea?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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