Andrea Bercos , LCSW

Andrea Bercos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor practicing in Illinois with 21 years of professional experience. As an LCSW he is trained to provide clinical psychotherapy and social work interventions, and his certification in alcohol and drug counseling reflects specialized training in substance use treatment.

He has developed a broad clinical background across community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the public school system, and private practice. This range of settings has informed his work with childhood trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and a variety of concerns affecting LGBTQIA individuals, including support through gender transition.

Andrea emphasizes an open, supportive approach where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He aims to be empathic and affirming while helping clients build skills for coping and recovery. His practice addresses relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy and sexuality issues, eating and process addictions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and other life changes.

He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors that step. He brings warmth and an empowering stance to clinical work while supporting people through their healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Andrea Bercos

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and creating a supportive space where the client directs the pace and focus of sessions. It is useful for people seeking acceptance, emotional validation, and guidance in exploring personal values and identity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related behaviors by teaching practical coping skills and strategies.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences through techniques that help process memories and reduce ongoing symptoms related to abuse or assault. It is aimed at restoring a sense of safety and building coping tools for triggers and emotional distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in treatment from a comfortable setting while working with licensed professionals and therapists.