- Anger management strategies
- CBT and DBT skills
- Substance use support
About Andrea
Andrea Gahagan is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use concerns, and relationship strain. She also supports those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, body image struggles, and life transitions.
Her approach is conversational and interactive. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for emotional regulation and managing intense feelings.
Andrea also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people struggle to make changes, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions are focused on concrete steps people can try between meetings, not on labels. She avoids stigmatizing language and treats people respectfully.
In practice she helps people notice triggers, practice different reactions, and build everyday skills for coping. She will talk through options and work collaboratively to set goals. Her work includes supporting people facing addiction, grief, parenting stress, and attention-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and logistical details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to each person. In online work this means guided conversation where the therapist mirrors concerns and helps clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings. Online CBT often includes worksheets, behavioral experiments, and homework to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. Practicing DBT skills in short, regular sessions can help with anger and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to pick methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. That may mean combining skill work with problem-solving or switching focus as needs change.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Video can support worksheets and skills practice, while audio or shorter sessions may help when timing or bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, built-up resentment, irritability, and reactions that strain relationships.
What therapy approaches does she use for anger?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help with thoughts, feelings, and practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.