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Andrea Raasch

Andrea Raasch

LCSW, CSW

Colorado

Calm nervous system, practical steps for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09929164; LCSW, Florida / SW5836
Experience
29 years
Languages
English
Location
Colorado

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    • Trauma aware
    • Motivation focused
    • Skills oriented

    About Andrea

    Andrea Raasch is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Colorado. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing life changes and workplace pressures. Andrea brings 29 years of experience as a LCSW and CSW to each conversation.

    Andrea frames distress as a sign the nervous system is out of balance. She works with people to calm that physiology so thinking and feeling can be clearer. Sessions focus on practical tools to reduce overwhelm and regain steadier energy for daily life.

    Her approach blends Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral and narrative techniques to help people notice patterns, test new choices, and strengthen motivation. Trauma-focused methods are used when past experiences are getting in the way of present goals. She favors short, doable strategies that fit into real life.

    Andrea treats personal struggles in plain language and without judgment. She encourages people to bring any topic into the room so it can be looked at and understood. The aim is to help clients make decisions from a steadier place and reconnect with their own strengths.

    Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes small changes and sustained coping skills. Andrea listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps shape actions that come from each person’s values and goals.

  2. How Andrea’s approaches translate to online work

    Andrea commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters most to them and builds internal motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more useful patterns to ease symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

    She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell their story differently and separate themselves from limiting beliefs. Narrative work can be especially helpful when past events shape current identity or choices. Each method is offered in ways that emphasize practical, concrete steps a person can try between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as needed. Clients and the clinician work together to test strategies and pick what fits best.

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove commuting time so people can use breaks at home or work for sessions. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and tools to make remote sessions practical and focused.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    29+ years

    Listed in

    Colorado, Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Andrea help with?

    She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also addresses life changes and workplace issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is direct and collaborative with a focus on practical skills. She encourages small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life.

    What kind of experience does she bring?

    Andrea has 29 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background includes work with trauma and mood concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Colorado. The profile also notes licensure in Florida paired with her Colorado practice.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

    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 can someone get started with Andrea?

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