Therapist profile
Andrea Stocker, LCSW
LCSW in California - Relationships and emotional health
Continue with AndreaAbout
- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 10 years of experience in social services. She has worked across settings including group homes, homeless services, housing programs, a prison, and community health. Andrea focuses on relationship strain, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, family concerns, and life transitions.
Her background includes work with older adults and with communities often overlooked in mainstream care. She is sex positive and accepts clients from LGBTQ+ and BDSM or kink communities. Andrea also supports people facing challenges around eating and body image and uses the Health at Every Size perspective when relevant.
Andrea favors a client-centered approach where the person's voice guides the work. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice patterns of thought and behavior. Mindfulness techniques are used for stress, anxiety, and coping with strong emotions.
She also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and narrative therapy to help people reframe difficult life stories. Sessions tend to focus on small, doable steps and clearer communication at home.
Andrea's experience in community settings informs a down-to-earth style. She aims to help people manage immediate problems like sleep, eating, or overwhelming stress and to find clearer ways to handle relationship and family tensions.
How sessions work
How Andrea integrates approaches for online sessions
Andrea blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness when it fits. Client-centered work focuses on listening to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around those priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful cycles. Mindfulness therapy teaches short practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress or strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize practical skills, reflective storytelling, or motivational strategies for change.
The practical aim of online work is to fit therapy into everyday life. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can stay consistent with their plan.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea help with?
She works with relationship issues, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, family concerns, and life transitions.
How would she approach my situation at home?
Andrea uses a client-centered style and practical tools. Expect focus on clearer communication, small behavior changes, and managing strong emotions.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 10 years in social services with roles in group homes, homeless services, housing programs, a prison, and community health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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