At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Idaho / LCSW 41347
- NPI
- 1093208803
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Identity affirming
- Skill building
About Andrea
Andrea Drake is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho. She has six years of experience helping people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. Andrea focuses on clear, practical steps and a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Her work often centers on identity and self-acceptance. She supports people facing LGBTQ concerns, questions about gender, and challenges with body image or social anxiety. She also helps with substance use, anger, and trouble managing impulses.
Andrea uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered techniques to build coping skills and reduce unhelpful patterns.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person is ready for. Andrea aims to make therapy a place to practice new ways of thinking and acting, not just talk about problems. She supports people as they try new strategies between sessions.
People who connect well with Andrea are usually looking for an accepting therapist who combines practical tools with respect for identity. She works with clients on everything from mood disorders and ADHD to trauma recovery and relationship communication. To start, people choose a short intake and schedule a first appointment.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Andrea commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change; this method focuses on listening, exploring ambivalence, and supporting small steps forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses, which helps people notice their thoughts, clarify values, and commit to actions that match what matters to them. Client-centered therapy underlies her work too, emphasizing a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance where the person’s experience guides the pace and focus.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means goals, comfort with different techniques, and everyday needs shape the plan rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to keep appointments around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight or sessions that focus on practicing skills between regular meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises from Motivational Interviewing and ACT to online settings to support steady progress over time. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Andrea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues such as body image, gender dysphoria, and post-traumatic stress.
What is Andrea's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate. She uses practical tools and supports each person in choosing goals that matter to them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has six years of experience working as a licensed clinician with people facing mood and identity-related concerns.
What credentials does Andrea hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Idaho.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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