Andrea Villescas

Practical, compassionate CBT-informed care

LPC Texas

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Andrea

Andrea Villescas is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who blends practical, evidence-informed methods with an emphasis on client empowerment. With 11 years of experience, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction challenges, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem and career concerns, as well as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Andrea aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She integrates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and ACT to build coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and support values-driven change. Andrea also brings attention to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, first responder and veteran issues, LGBT-related matters, and seasonal affective disorder when relevant to a client’s situation.

Clients connect with her for practical tools and collaborative planning that align with individual goals. As a Texas LPC (TX LPC 69141), she offers a supportive environment focused on growth, resilience, and clearer day-to-day functioning.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Andrea frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach focuses on practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and addressing habits that interfere with daily life. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance of difficult experiences, and taking action aligned with personal values to foster meaningful change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea works with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time so the work remains useful and relevant to the client’s situation.

Online appointments are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or while balancing work and family responsibilities, allowing clients to practice skills and maintain continuity of support even when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, DBT skills, and mindfulness techniques to teach coping strategies, emotional regulation, and values-based action.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Andrea has 11 years of professional experience working with individuals to create practical changes and build resilience through structured therapeutic methods.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with license TX LPC 69141 and maintains her practice based in Texas.

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

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

What session formats are available for working together?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

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

What steps should I take to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English