- solution focused approach
- communication skills
- impulse management
About Andrea
Andrea Strayer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with eight years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, depression, and ADHD. Her work is straightforward and goal-oriented for adults who want practical ways to reduce reactivity and feel more in control.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. Andrea uses a solution-focused approach that identifies a clear problem, makes a realistic plan, and then puts the plan into action. Sessions tend to aim at specific, manageable steps rather than long theoretical discussion.
Clients can expect a mix of problem-solving and skills practice. Andrea often works on communication strategies, ways to reduce impulsive responses, and techniques to manage anxiety or overwhelm. She also helps people handle caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, and workplace frustrations.
When anger or resentment is part of the picture, she breaks the issue into concrete parts - triggers, responses, and patterns - and builds practical tools to interrupt escalation. She also helps with grief from separation or divorce, feelings of guilt and shame, and navigating difficult relationships where control issues or narcissistic behavior are present.
Andrea frames progress in short-term wins and ongoing adjustments. She asks clients to try small homework tasks between sessions and reviews what worked. This keeps therapy focused on daily life and real-world changes rather than abstract goals.
Approaches for managing anger and related stress
Andrea practices evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and skill-building. One common approach she uses is solution-focused work, which breaks problems into small targets, sets practical goals, and tests specific actions to change behavior and responses. This approach helps when immediate, concrete changes are the priority.She also draws on behavioral strategies that teach ways to interrupt automatic reactions. These techniques include rehearsal of alternate responses, pacing strategies to reduce escalation, and exercises to lower physiological arousal during high emotion. These skills are useful for anger, impulsivity, panic, and workplace stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Andrea collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks what works, adjusts plans, and focuses on steps the person can try between sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a workday, remove travel time, and make follow-up tasks easier to practice between meetings. Phone or shorter check-ins can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a brief update is needed, while longer sessions allow more skills practice and planning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, anger, depression, and ADHD, plus related areas like caregiver stress, chronic pain, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a solution-focused approach: identify the problem, make a plan, and implement steps to change behavior and responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has eight years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking since the original biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by 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.