Andrea Gerard

LMSW
Accepting Clients

Compassionate LMSW helping individuals heal through evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, yoga-informed care, and whole-person wellness.

Licensed Master of Social Work in ,

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with teens, adults, older adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and women's issues. Together we create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where healing can occur. Using evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and yoga-informed practices, I help clients strengthen resilience, regulate their nervous systems, build healthier coping skills, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

My Background and Approach

I believe meaningful healing happens when we care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My approach is individualized, integrating evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based approaches. I also incorporate yoga-informed principles and nervous system regulation techniques to help clients reconnect with themselves and develop lasting emotional resilience. Whether you are navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or stress, I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together we identify strengths, develop practical coping skills, increase self-awareness, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with your values and goals.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change regardless of where they begin. Therapy is not about fixing who you are—it is about helping you reconnect with your strengths, values, and authentic self. Healing often requires addressing both the mind and body, which is why I value mindfulness, self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and yoga-informed practices alongside evidence-based psychotherapy. I believe growth happens through compassion rather than judgment and that lasting change is built one step at a time. My role is to walk beside you, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical tools while honoring your unique experiences, culture, beliefs, and goals. Together we work to cultivate resilience, increase emotional balance, strengthen relationships, and create a life that reflects the person you want to become.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Addiction Counseling Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Spirituality
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Beacon
  • Cigna
  • Meridian
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Care Network
  • McLaren Health Advantage
  • Priority Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

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