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Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown

LPC

Pennsylvania

Practical, person-centered counseling with warmth

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC008370
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Mindfulness tools
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    About Andrea

    Andrea Brown is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship or family conflict, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Andrea writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is most pressing for each person.

    Andrea has worked in residential, partial care, outpatient, crisis, and in-home settings. That variety means she has experience with a wide range of needs and levels of difficulty. She has spent a lot of time helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma, and also has experience related to substance use and intellectual or developmental disabilities.

    Her approach is person-centered and integrative. She starts where the client is and chooses techniques that match the person's goals and situation. Andrea commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as practical tools in sessions.

    She aims to be warm and supportive while also offering honest challenge when helpful. Andrea views counseling as a collaborative relationship where trust grows and changes become possible. Prospective clients can expect clear, simple conversation about goals and steps to move forward.

    If someone is ready to begin, the next step is to use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How Andrea’s Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on gentle conversation that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses reflective listening and open questions to help someone clarify goals and increase motivation, which can be useful for choices related to mood, substance use, or life transitions.

    Client-centered therapy centers on listening, acceptance, and following the person's concerns. The therapist mirrors what is said and helps the person feel heard so they can explore feelings and make choices about next steps.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful and relevant.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join a session without being on camera if that feels better, or choose a format that uses less bandwidth. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Andrea help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and supportive and willing to challenge when needed. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship focused on practical steps and clear goals.

    What background does she bring to sessions?

    Andrea has 17 years of experience across residential, partial care, outpatient, crisis, and in-home settings, giving her exposure to a broad range of clinical issues and severities.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.

    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 billing and cost work?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin therapy?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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