Andrea Shaw

Therapist

20 years of experience

Virtual
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management, Women's issues
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience in leadership and direct care positions in behavioral health and substance abuse facilities, I remain dedicated to helping individuals respond to and cope with the challenges of life. These include living with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, parenting, or other life's stressors, as well as, the challenges of alcohol or drug abuse disorders. I have frequently witnessed, and believe, recovery is possible and I appreciate the opportuity to assist you in finding the hope, joy and happiness you deserve.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy includes qn integration of various therapeutic models and techniques combined Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that increase insight, motivation for change, empowerment and growth.

What you can expect from me

The first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other and to define your personal goals and objectives for therapy. It will include many questions about your history and what led you to counseling at this time.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
20 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York At Buffalo
License type
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, Illinois, Missouri)
Licensed in
Florida, Illinois, Missouri
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management, Women's issues
More specialties
Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Therapy methods
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
Ages served
Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
Languages
English