Andrea Maxwell, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Andrea

Andrea Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. She also works with anger, addictions, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and LGBT-related concerns.

Her approach aims to make therapy practical and understandable for parents and caregivers. Andrea uses a person-centered stance that treats the client as the expert in their life. She listens first, then helps people name strengths and set clear goals.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and grounded in what matters most to the family or individual. She also draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and habits. When motivation is low, she uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.

For people facing trauma, she integrates trauma-focused approaches to address painful memories and reactions. Andrea has three years of professional counseling experience. She has worked with youth and families navigating adoption and foster care, family of origin issues, and family conflict.

She also has experience with panic attacks and post-traumatic stress. In sessions she helps people break problems into manageable steps. Parents can expect straightforward suggestions, skill practice, and collaborative planning.

The aim is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more workable routines at home.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Andrea commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and helping parents and children explore feelings at their own pace. This approach helps families build trust and find their own solutions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety or depression. CBT is practical and skill-based, useful for mood, panic, and anger management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person or family to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. She adjusts plans based on progress and client preference so therapy stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy allows sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make fitting support into a busy family schedule easier. These options offer flexibility for parents juggling childcare, school, and work while still keeping continuity of care. Therapists can use the same CBT tools, motivational strategies, and trauma-focused techniques through these formats to practice skills and plan changes between sessions.

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 concerns does Andrea address?

She supports family and parenting issues plus stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. Other areas include anger, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then works with clients to identify strengths and set practical goals.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional counseling experience and experience working with youth and families through adoption, foster care, family origin issues, and family problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401019143.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions may be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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