Therapist profile
Andrea Dugas, LCSW, LICSW
LCSW clinician - Family and relationship concerns
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- ACT and CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parenting support
About Andrea
Andrea Dugas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and the stress of life transitions. Her practice also addresses anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Andrea treats people as the experts on their own stories. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life more manageable. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. People can expect clear discussion about what matters most to them and small, doable actions between meetings.
Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. She uses these methods to help clarify values, change unhelpful patterns, and find specific strategies for coping. The work tends to be collaborative and results-focused rather than theoretical.
Andrea has experience helping people manage caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and work-related burnout like compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with sleeping or eating problems and first responder related stress.
People seeking an adult clinician for family and parenting related worries, or for help after a loss or major life change, may find her style practical and direct. The first step is a short matching process to plan an initial conversation.
How sessions work
How Andrea uses structured approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and build small, values-led steps into daily life. It is useful for grief, life changes, and problems that come from feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing new, practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating difficulties. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation for specific goals.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options with the client and pick methods that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted if they do not fit.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered for remote work. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy day. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or voice-only meetings when video isn’t needed. Talk with Andrea during the matching step to decide which format would best fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and relationship concerns does Andrea address?
She works with adults who are dealing with family conflict, communication problems, intimacy-related issues, and parenting strain.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, values clarification, and simple actions between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has 14 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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