Andrea Plate
Compassionate, experienced therapy grounded in CBT
LCSW California
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Andrea
Andrea Plate is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience who blends evidence-based methods and compassionate care to help clients manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and motivational approaches to support people working through relationship conflicts, career challenges, grief, and mood-related concerns. Her practice emphasizes individualized plans that reflect each person's values and goals.
Earlier in her career she led a residential substance use treatment program at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs for nearly 15 years, focusing on individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental health conditions.
She also teaches social welfare and addiction topics at a West Los Angeles university, which informs how she refines therapeutic techniques and keeps clinical perspectives current. Andrea works in California and tailors conversations and treatment strategies to meet specific needs with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Andrea frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, addiction-related habits, and coping with life changes. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients can explore goals and values at their own pace. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on to help people find internal motivation for change, especially around substance use and behavior change.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best with their needs and preferences. That exploration happens over the first few meetings and informs an individualized plan that can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats allow people to access sessions from where they are, making it easier to attend appointments, apply skills between sessions, and stay connected with a licensed professional even when life is busy or circumstances make in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English