Andrea Perkins

Welcome! I’m Andrea Perkins, a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am honored to walk alongside you as you share your experiences and explore your unique life journey. With over 30 years of experience in direct practice, I have worked in various areas such as medical social work, child welfare, adult education, and behavioral health. I am therapist with specialized training in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocess which assists clients to work through and manage traumatic experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing interventions aid clients to heal and recover from poor self confidence, social anxiety and challenges with life transitions.

I bring a compassionate, trauma informed approach to supporting clients through life challenges. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Together, we will work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you with empathy and care guiding every step.

I use a humanistic, client-centered, trauma informed, Strength Based approach to therapy that is grounded in authenticity, warmth, humor and unconditional positive regard as it is important for me to create a non-judgmental and safe environment for all my clients. In addition, I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing interventions for clients to aid clients to heal and recover from experiences of poor self confidence, social anxiety, depression and challenges with life transitions!

Clients can expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, develop effective tools to navigate life’s challenges, and feel more confident in making choices aligned with their values. Through our work together, clients often experience greater emotional resilience, improved communication skills, and an increased sense of self-worth. My approach blends compassion with practical strategies, helping clients create meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.