- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Focus on anxiety
About Andrea
Andrea Mcphatter is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida. She brings 15 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks. Andrea aims to make the first steps toward help feel reachable and straightforward.
Her work is grounded in listening and tailoring conversations to each person. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and to help people feel heard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change patterns.
Andrea draws on a range of settings from community mental health to private practice. That background informs a straightforward style that values respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on concrete goals and small, actionable steps.
She helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, life changes, and caregiving stress. Other areas she supports include communication problems, control issues, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Andrea encourages collaboration when planning care. She works with people to shape a plan that fits daily life and individual priorities. Taking a first step toward help is acknowledged as an important decision, and Andrea aims to make that step easier for each person.
How Andrea’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and steady support while they sort feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Sessions typically include clear skill practice such as breathing exercises, activity planning, and testing new ways of thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, and stress because it emphasizes practical tools to use between sessions.
Andrea treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will work with each person to judge which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what the person prefers.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and provide continuity when routines change. Some people find remote sessions let them practice skills in real-life moments, while others prefer in-person meetings where available. The therapist and client can choose what fits best for their needs and rhythm.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks, as well as family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions blend Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She listens first, then helps clients build practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
Andrea has 15 years of professional experience across community mental health, private practice, school settings, and substance abuse treatment.
Where is Andrea licensed and based?
She holds credentials as an LMHC and LPC and practices in Florida while holding licensure details from FL LMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Andrea?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.