Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She has 17 years of experience in the mental health field and helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and major life changes.

Andrea has worked in many settings, including residential programs, partial care, outpatient clinics, crisis services, and in-home support. That range means she has seen a wide variety of difficulties and levels of need. Her background includes experience with substance use and intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Her approach is person-centered and integrative. She starts from where each person is and tailors techniques to fit their goals. Andrea commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts, manage strong emotions, and build practical coping skills.

Sessions aim to feel warm and supportive while also addressing hard issues directly when needed. Andrea describes the work as a collaborative relationship where trust and clear goals guide progress. She encourages people who feel overwhelmed or alone to reach out and take a small step toward support.

To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on therapist availability. The process is designed to find a good fit before regular sessions begin.

How Andrea’s approaches work in online sessions

Andrea often blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship so the person feels understood and respected. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, depression, or anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Andrea works collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will try out strategies and adjust them based on what helps most, inviting feedback and making changes together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone practice skills in daily life between sessions and bring real situations into the conversation. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals before scheduling.