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Online therapist

Andrea Bercos

Practical support for stress and recovery

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
21 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Andrea

Andrea Bercos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of professional experience. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses issues tied to gender identity, sexuality, and women's concerns.

He practices in Illinois and offers services in English. Andrea draws on practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. He listens first, and then helps people name what feels most urgent.

Background and approach

He uses clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought and behavior patterns, and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck. His background includes work in community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the public school system, and independent practice.

That variety shapes a straightforward approach that aims to meet people where they are. He uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy when past events are getting in the way now. In sessions clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone.

Andrea aims to make space for hard topics like addiction, childhood trauma, or family-of-origin issues. He focuses on small, doable steps rather than big promises. The goal is clearer thinking and more control over daily choices.

For parents worried about family stress or someone managing recovery, he blends concrete strategies and supportive conversation. He encourages people to try a session and see if his style feels like a fit. Starting therapy is framed as a practical step toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit busy lives

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and become clearer about their own goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and goals. He starts with listening, then suggests which tools to try, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options can fit evenings, school schedules, or recovery needs without travel. They allow consistent check-ins and quick access to support while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Andrea address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related challenges such as codependency and domestic violence.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He listens first, then offers clear tools and steps to help people make changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 21 years of experience across community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, public schools, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, license number IL LCSW 149012457, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible access to care.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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