- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered work
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is an LCSW in California with 10 years of experience in social services. She has worked in group homes, homeless services, housing programs, prison settings, and community health, which gives her a broad view of how stress and anger show up in daily life.
She helps people who struggle with anger, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship problems. She also supports people facing grief, addiction, career strain, and major life changes. Andrea is comfortable working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community and those involved in alternative relationship practices including BDSM and kink.
Her approach centers on seeing the whole person. She uses client-centered methods to listen and build goals together. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that fuel anger and mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness.
Andrea has worked with older adults and in community settings, so she draws on practical experience with everyday problems and system navigation. She follows a Health at Every Size perspective when addressing eating concerns and body image.
Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication. She helps people reduce reactive responses, manage stress, and handle resentment that builds over time. Early meetings tend to clarify what matters most and set small, doable steps toward calmer interactions.
How Andrea uses therapy methods in online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts by listening closely to what matters to the person. The therapist focuses on the client's perspective and helps them set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to interrupt patterns that lead to anger or anxiety. Mindfulness therapy trains simple awareness skills so people can notice urges and choose different responses rather than react automatically.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their concerns, goals, and preferences. Early sessions typically test a few strategies and refine what helps most for managing temper, reducing stress, and improving communication.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time that interrupts the day. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that skills-focused work, like CBT exercises or mindfulness practice, translates well to remote sessions and can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with anger, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches and uses motivational interviewing and narrative work when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in social services, including work in group homes, homeless services, housing, prison settings, and community health.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.