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Online therapist

Andrea Graziano

Practical, client-centered therapy for families

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Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
New York, Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Andrea

Andrea Graziano practices with a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals first. She uses gentle guidance to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, grief, anger, and relationship or family strain. Andrea is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 15 years of experience.

She speaks English and relies on clear, direct conversation to make change feel possible. Andrea draws on practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test different ways of coping.

Background and approach

She also uses Mindfulness skills so people can notice emotions without getting swept away by them. Sessions are collaborative - the person sets priorities and Andrea offers tools and homework when helpful. Her background includes work in outpatient and residential counseling and in case management.

That mix of settings gave her practice supporting people through both everyday stress and bigger life transitions. Andrea aims to encourage and empower people to choose what feels right for them. She works with individuals, couples, and families who need steady support during hard times.

Andrea is licensed in New York State and the Commonwealth of Virginia, so she can only provide therapy to people who are physically located in those states. Her tone in sessions is warm and straightforward, focused on practical steps and realistic goals.

If someone wants to begin, Andrea asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her listed hours. She does not participate in legal cases, so people involved in court proceedings should consider that when choosing a provider.

How Andrea’s approaches work online

Andrea draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the priorities. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people discover their own solutions rather than imposing fixes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills through small experiments and practical practice. It is useful for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and stress reduction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help people respond more calmly to strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea treats that as a partnership - she will talk with each person about their goals, try out techniques together, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. The therapist helps pick tools that match the person's needs and preferences so progress is steady and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility and fits into busy family schedules. Sessions can happen as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to connect from home or between appointments. These formats allow consistent check-ins, practice of CBT skills, and guided mindfulness exercises without needing to travel.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Andrea works with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and bipolar mood concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered - she follows the person's lead while offering practical tools. She uses clear conversation and collaborative planning in sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience and has worked in outpatient and residential counseling as well as case management.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials. She is licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
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 her?
Begin by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment according to the therapist's listed availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
15 years
Licensed
New York, Virginia
Languages
English

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