- Focus on strengths
- Practical steps
- English sessions
About Andree
Andree McColl-Ravanelli is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice in California. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those navigating LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. Andree emphasizes client strengths and views each person as the expert on their own life. She offers steady support for people taking the first steps toward change.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions look at what is getting in the way of motivation and confidence. She helps people sort through emotional reactions after difficult experiences and build clearer ways to handle daily stress.
Andree also addresses life transitions such as divorce, midlife questions, and concerns about money and financial issues. She helps people clarify values and set small, realistic goals that fit their circumstances. Communication challenges and caregiver strain are included in her attention to everyday pressures.
For those exploring sexuality, self-love, or women’s issues, she offers a calm space to talk honestly without judgment. Her approach centers on listening first, then working together to try strategies that feel useful. Progress is paced to each person’s comfort and goals.
If someone prefers to begin online, international clients are accepted, and sessions are arranged according to the therapist’s scheduling process. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
Evidence-based approaches and what online work looks like
Andree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with clearer, more useful ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and improve decision making. Another approach centers on processing reactions to trauma and teaching skills to manage intense emotions, which supports recovery after difficult experiences.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Andree listens to each person’s goals, life context, and preferences, then suggests techniques that fit. She reviews progress and adjusts methods together so the work matches what feels most helpful over time.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday or family schedule and helpful when consistent attendance is important. Online work can make it simpler to have more frequent, shorter check-ins or to continue care when life is in flux. Discuss scheduling and format choices during the initial matching and scheduling step so sessions fit your routine and needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andree commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Additional areas include self-esteem, ADHD, money and financial issues, and life transitions like divorce and midlife concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach emphasizes listening first and building on a person’s strengths. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage daily stress and improve motivation.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and is licensed in California.
Which languages and geographic clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are online, phone, or in person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.