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Andrea Hickle

Therapy focused on practical change and connection

LCSW Indiana

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Andrea

Andrea Hickle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and career-related challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on seven years of experience in hospitals, schools, independent practice, and systems-level program work to understand how relationships, environment, and life transitions shape mental health. Her background includes considerable work with blended, foster, and adoptive families, supporting them through identity questions, shifting roles, and communication hurdles.

She emphasizes building trust and stability within family systems while also supporting individuals facing low motivation, grief, compassion fatigue, and parenting stresses. Andrea aims to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and able to explore change.

Andrea integrates practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered, mindfulness, and motivational strategies to tailor work to each person’s needs. She approaches therapy collaboratively, helping people identify goals and small steps toward greater balance and clearer priorities.

Reaching out is framed as a courageous first step, and Andrea focuses on meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them through transitions and challenges.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Andrea often incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress. CBT techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and collaborative goal setting.

She also uses client-centered therapy to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where a person’s experiences and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening, reflection, and supporting clients as they explore personal goals and meaning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, combining techniques when helpful and adjusting plans as goals evolve. The therapist’s role is to support clients in selecting strategies that match their preferences and day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent support from Indiana-based licensed professionals without needing to travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between appointments and practice skills in real-world contexts.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Andrea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, career challenges, compassion fatigue, family and parenting concerns, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching needs. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
What is Andrea's therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to help clients set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has seven years of professional experience working across hospital, school, independent practice, and program-level settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW credential, registered as IN LCSW 34009255A, and provides services while based in Indiana.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Andrea offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English