- Client-centered care
- Sex positive
- Health at Every Size
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is an LCSW in California with about 10 years of experience in social services. She takes a client-centered approach and focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, anger, and major life changes. Andrea is sex positive and comfortable supporting people from LGBTQ+ and BDSM or alternative relationship communities.
Her background spans group homes, homeless services, housing programs, prison work, and community health settings. That range gives her a practical view of different life circumstances and how they affect mental health. She has also worked with older adults and caregivers facing stress.
Andrea uses straightforward methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thinking and practice new skills. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to support change and reframe difficult experiences.
Andrea pays attention to body image and eating concerns and follows the Health at Every Size approach. She treats eating and sleeping issues alongside mood, trauma, and addiction concerns, and she addresses intimacy-related questions and communication problems.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Andrea helps clients set goals, try new behaviors, and track progress in everyday life. People who want a collaborative, nonjudgmental clinician who respects diverse sexual practices may find her style a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Andrea often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-first relationship, focusing on the person's goals and what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes that can reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, narrative techniques, or mindfulness practices best match their needs and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted as goals and situations change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Andrea's methods emphasize practical skills that translate to remote sessions, such as tracking behaviors, practicing mindfulness exercises, and homework that fits into daily life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using clear steps and collaborative goal setting rather than lecture-based sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Andrea has about 10 years of experience in social services, including group homes, homeless services, housing, prison work, and community health.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.