Andrea Schmidt, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Colorado

About Andrea

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a CSW who brings 15 years of practice to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients feel heard. Her work focuses on helping people notice patterns in thinking and behavior so change becomes possible.

Andrea uses a relational, client-centered style. She meets people where they are and guides sessions in a way that aims to make the process clear and practical.

Background and approach

Much of her work is focused on creating small, workable steps rather than overwhelming plans. She draws from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and improve relationships. She also uses solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to build momentum and clarity around goals.

These methods are chosen to match what each person needs at the time. Sessions emphasize understanding why someone reacts the way they do and then testing new, healthier responses. Andrea also brings experience with addiction-related issues and domestic violence to her clinical perspective, helping clients address both behaviors and underlying causes.

She encourages responsibility, self-compassion, and steady progress. Practical support is central to her work. Andrea focuses on strategies that fit daily life, and she helps people track small wins as they move toward the life they want.

How Andrea’s approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people see patterns in closeness, trust, and reaction so they can try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to test and change unhelpful thinking and to build better habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea aims to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and comfort. She collaborates with each client to choose strategies that feel useful and fit their life, adjusting as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to use therapeutic tools consistently and keep momentum toward change.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 concerns does Andrea address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress among others listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is relational and client-centered. She listens closely, meets people where they are, and guides sessions toward practical steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Andrea has 15 years of professional experience in clinical social work and addiction-related care.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado with CO LCSW CSW.09923487.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

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

How are session costs 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 Andrea?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Colorado
Languages: English

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