Andrea Maxwell , LPC

Andrea Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life circumstances. She has worked with youth and families facing trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addiction, and other challenges, and she has experience working with clients of all ages.

Andrea practices from a client-centered perspective, viewing each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance that promotes self-discovery and self-acceptance. She often integrates other evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused practices to help clients identify strengths and create practical plans for change.

Her approach centers on helping people regain perspective, pursue meaningful goals, and experience positive growth. Andrea collaborates with clients to develop tailored treatment plans that reflect individual needs and priorities, with the aim of supporting healing, coping skills, and improved functioning over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Andrea uses client-centered therapy to place each person and family at the center of the work, offering empathy and guidance while honoring the client’s own goals and perspective. This approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and motivation to pursue changes that matter to them.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns. For clients impacted by trauma, Andrea incorporates trauma-focused techniques that emphasize safety, processing of difficult experiences, and gradual skill-building to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - Andrea works with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. In an online setting she adapts methods to the format and pace that work best for the client. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and to connect from home or other convenient locations.