Andrea Corson , LCSW

Andrea Corson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College School of Social Work in NYC and more than 29 years of experience in behavioral health. She has worked across a range of clinical settings with individuals and families confronting issues such as addiction, depression and stress, anxiety, anger, family conflict, guilt and shame, trauma and abuse, separation and divorce, relationship and parenting challenges, and other life transitions.

Andrea practices in a solution-focused, client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based manner. She approaches therapy as a partnership, helping clients identify goals and drawing on direction, practical assistance, education, or advice as needed while respecting each person as the expert on their own life. Her work emphasizes skills, practical strategies, and personal strengths to support meaningful change.

She recognizes how difficult the first steps toward help can feel and aims to create sessions that are comfortable and meaningful. Andrea welcomes the opportunity to support individuals and families as they work through challenging times and pursue their goals, and she strives to make the therapeutic process respectful, grounded, and goal-oriented.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Andrea Corson

Andrea Corson draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the person's goals and life experience guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and partnership, helping clients clarify what matters most and build on their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns - it is practical and skill-focused, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy is offered to cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, which can support coping with stress, trauma responses, and mood challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She will help evaluate which strategies fit best and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Andrea is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue consistent work toward goals from wherever the client is located.