Hi, I’m Andrea. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years in the mental health field. I have had the opportunity to work in several states, providing me with a broad understanding of lived experiences and an open mind. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut where I serve children, teens, and adults. 

I studied at the University of Miami, graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Minor in Art. With my Bachelors degree, I provided case management in the community. After two years, I went on to get my Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida International University. With my license I worked with children and families presenting with a wide range of diagnoses including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Anxiety, Depression, and Oppositional Defiance. In 2017, I moved to Connecticut where I was able to provide services in a community health center located in the state’s capital city of Hartford. There I was able to work with a diverse population of different ages, ethnicities, marginalized groups, and their presenting problems. 

My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma work. Treatment is centered on evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies, all with a Person-Centered approach. I continue to incorporate art into both my personal life and into my work with my clients. You will be given support and guidance as you work to identify concrete changes to improve your daily functioning and emotional well-being. 

Therapy offers hope for change. Change itself can be scary but together we can face those scary obstacles and overcome those challenges that keep us stuck. I am confident that I can provide you with support to achieve your goals. Taking the initial steps to seek out therapy is a courageous decision and I admire and respect you for doing it. This shows that you believe in your ability to grow and heal.