Andrea Biggs (She/her)

Having worked with clients of all ages, I gained specialized experience in addressing issues of family conflict and issues related to Family Of Origin. This may involve dealing with a narcissistic family member, surviving family-related trauma, abuse, issues in a romantic relationship or partnership, or other family-related stressors that someone might be facing. I am well-versed in the impacts of generational trauma and help clients establish and hold clear and healthy boundaries.

PTSD can manifest in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways and I often find that clients are experiencing symptoms of PTSD without even knowing it. Having the knowledge of what this can look like helps me assess if this may be a factor in a client's lived experience. This also allows me to take a therapeutic approach that can more uniquely support a client through learning to cope with the challenges of PTSD symptoms.

Anxiety is a condition that can often go undetected. Many symptoms are not well-known and can appear as a result of something else, like general stress. Knowing the signs and symptoms of anxiety allows me to assist clients in working to learn skills to cope day-to-day in a way that helps them feel more empowered and in control of their general functioning. I also have extensive experience with severe anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

Solution Focused Therapy is a modality that is used with almost every client, even if it is not the primary modality. We all have areas where we can use support in problem-solving, and an SFT approach helps us create a specific plan to address areas of concern in ways that are action-oriented.

I have trained in Motivational Interviewing techniques over my years in practice and find that this modality is a great way to help a client determine their motivation to change. Being pushed to make change before you are ready is not always helpful, so this approach allows us to assess when more processing time might be needed and when it is appropriate to focus on taking steps forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are the most common modality used in my practice, but I like to interweave CBT with other modalities to create a natural session flow and approach. CBT techniques assist with learning tools and skills to manage symptoms and can be quite beneficial for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma responses.

Is it stress, or something more? You might be surprised at the ways stress can manifest and impact our daily functioning. Basic self-care tends to be the first thing to be sacrificed when we are overwhelmed, and yet it is also so critical to our overall well-being. Learning to prioritize yourself and your own needs in the midst of life's pressures is a difficult challenge, and I help client's face this head-on for a better quality of life.

Humanistic therapy promotes that every client is a unique individual with a unique perspective on their lived experiences. This approach focuses on the ideals that clients are capable of making the right choices for themselves, should be treated with acceptance and non-judgment, and promotes the open flow of information between client and therapist. I focus on empathy, a "here and now" approach to problems presented, and identifying your unfulfilled needs.

Humanistic therapy promotes that every client is a unique individual with a unique perspective on their lived experiences. This approach focuses on the ideals that clients are capable of making the right choices for themselves, should be treated with acceptance and non-judgment, and promotes the open flow of information between client and therapist. I focus on empathy, a "here and now" approach to problems presented, and identifying your unfulfilled needs.

Person-centered, or Client-centered therapy is a technique used in Humanistic therapy and ties into the ideal that clients are all unique individuals and therefore see the world (and their experiences) through a unique lens. This approach focuses on the therapist fully understanding the client's thoughts and feelings, helps with clear self-expression and identifying how clients really feel, promotes self-discovery and acceptance, and promotes healing and personal growth.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on supporting clients in developing greater insight into how they feel and think, and in turn, how this contributes to their emotional responses in multiple areas of their lives. This approach helps improve relationship dynamics and helps the client make progress toward individual goals. It promotes self-reflection, insight, and emotional growth which allows us to learn how to express our emotions in healthier and more adaptive ways.

Person-Centered, or Client-Centered Therapy is a technique used in Humanistic therapy and ties into the ideal that clients are all unique individuals and therefore see the world (and their experiences) through a unique lens. This approach focuses on the therapist fully understanding the client's thoughts and feelings, helps with clear self-expression and identifying how clients really feel, promotes self-discovery and acceptance, and promotes healing and personal growth.

Humanistic Therapy promotes that every client is a unique individual with a unique perspective on their lived experiences. This approach focuses on the ideals that clients are capable of making the right choices for themselves, should be treated with acceptance and non-judgment, and promotes the open flow of information between client and therapist. I focus on empathy, a "here and now" approach to problems presented, and identifying your unfulfilled needs.