Andrea Brown , LPC

Andrea Brown is a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Her career has taken her through residential, partial care, outpatient, crisis, and in-home settings, giving her broad exposure to a range of clinical concerns and levels of severity. Over the years she has developed particular experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and trauma, and she has also worked with substance use and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Her approach to care is person-centered and integrative - she begins where the client is and adapts treatment to meet each person’s needs. Andrea primarily draws on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and build practical skills. Those methods are combined with a warm, supportive style that also allows for gentle challenge when growth calls for it.

Andrea views counseling as a collaborative relationship focused on overcoming current problems and strengthening coping over time. She emphasizes building trust and a strong working alliance as the foundation for change and welcomes inquiries from prospective clients interested in exploring therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions - it is useful for building self-esteem and exploring relationship and life concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support trauma recovery and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea works with clients to assess their goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors a combination of methods that best supports progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone appointments, and some work can be supported through live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to adapt methods to each client’s circumstances.