Andrea Levitan, LPC

Andrea Levitan helps people who are struggling with relationships, jealousy, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She speaks plainly and encourages clients to commit to honest emotional work. Her style is motivating and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps people can use day to day.

Andrea draws on 18 years of clinical experience. She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused work to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and reconnect in relationships. She also brings in mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help with stress and mood regulation.

Clients can expect a therapist who listens closely and helps them build a personalized plan. Sessions often include skill practice, communication techniques, and exercises to shift patterns that cause conflict or low mood. Andrea explains concepts in simple language and sets small, achievable goals.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. She holds LPC credentials in Kansas and Missouri. She also completed a certification as a personal trainer, reflecting an interest in the link between mental health and physical activity.

Andrea aims to be a steady guide through difficult emotional work. She focuses on real-life change rather than labels, helping people manage symptoms and improve how they relate to themselves and others.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT often includes homework and short exercises clients can practice between sessions.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, an approach that helps people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. EFT aims to deepen emotional connection and improve communication between partners or within individual attachment patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide whether CBT, EFT, mindfulness work, or a blend fits best. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Before starting online therapy, confirm the current session options, scheduling arrangements, and fees. Discuss what will help you take part comfortably and how to fit appointments around everyday commitments. Agree on the next steps with the therapist so you know what to expect.