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Online therapist

Andrea Hare

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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Credentials
LSCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Andrea

Andrea Hare is a licensed social worker in Kansas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She uses clear, practical talk and steady support so people can feel less overwhelmed. Andrea holds an LSCSW, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker.

She draws on several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions often begin by identifying what matters most to the person and what small steps might help.

Background and approach

She teaches tools for coping with sleeplessness, low self-esteem, addictive patterns, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and career or life-change stressors. Andrea integrates acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices.

She also uses client-centered and dialectical techniques when helpful. That blend supports practical skill-building alongside emotional processing. She has four years of clinical experience and works with issues that often come up around family life, adoption and foster care, caregiving and aging, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life concerns.

Andrea pays attention to communication problems, codependency, control issues, domestic violence, and grief tied to hospice or loss. Sessions focus on small, usable changes and on building resilience over time. Andrea aims to help people find clearer direction, better daily routines, and more effective ways to cope with hard moments.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small committed actions, and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is often helpful for sleep problems, mood concerns, and managing stressful reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss which methods match a persons goals, needs, and preferences and will adapt techniques as progress is made. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what works for the individual. Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep working on skills between meetings. Many people find the variety helpful for maintaining continuity of care during life changes or when in-person visits are difficult.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Andrea help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, addictions, and many family-related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and supportive with a focus on practical steps. Sessions combine problem-solving, skill practice, and emotional processing.
What is her professional background?
Andrea has four years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Kansas and uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LSCSW credential and practices in Kansas; her license number is KS LSCSW LSCSW 06149.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Kansas
Languages
English

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