Andrea Stocker

Compassionate, practical therapy focused on strengths

LCSW California

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Anger, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Andrea

Andrea Stocker is an LCSW based in California who draws on nearly 10 years of experience across social services settings. She has worked in group homes, homeless services, housing programs, prison settings, and community health environments, which has contributed to a broad perspective on clinical and practical needs.

Background and approach

Andrea emphasizes a whole-person, client-centered approach that respects each individual's context and priorities. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping challenges, and career or self-esteem concerns.

Andrea is sex positive and affirms clients from LGBTQ+ and BDSM or alternative relationship communities, and she has experience with older adults. She also follows a Health at Every Size framework when working with eating issues.

Andrea integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and client-centered methods. Her social services background and diverse clinical experience inform a collaborative style aimed at identifying practical strategies and personal strengths to support meaningful change.

Integrating Practical Approaches for Online Care

Andrea draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal insight and growth. Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to teach grounding and present-moment skills that complement cognitive strategies and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors interventions using elements from CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices so the plan evolves as progress and needs change.

Online therapy with Andrea is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professional support from home or while traveling within California, and they allow for frequent check-ins or focused sessions depending on what a client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Andrea address?

She works with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or self-esteem concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

What is Andrea's professional background?

Andrea brings nearly 10 years of experience working in group homes, homeless services, housing programs, prison settings, and community health, which informs a practical, person-focused perspective.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LCSW with license CA LCSW 89643 and practices in California.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Andrea offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English