Andrea Schmidt , LCSW, CSW

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor practicing in Colorado with more than 15 years of experience supporting diverse populations. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, with LCSW indicating licensure as a clinical social worker. Andrea approaches therapy as a relational, client-focused process, meeting people where they are and listening closely to understand their experiences and goals.

Her work centers on helping clients develop clarity about why they think, feel, and behave as they do. By increasing awareness of problem patterns, perceptions, and automatic reactions, Andrea guides clients through an evaluative process that opens the way for intentional change. She emphasizes practical, solution-focused strategies that can be applied as clients progress toward measurable treatment goals.

Andrea draws on approaches that support recovery from substance use, healing from trauma, improving relationships and family dynamics, and addressing anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and other life stresses. She frames transformation as an active choice and sees asking for help as an important step toward using personal strengths and resources. Her aim is to help clients move away from isolation, shame, and blame and toward greater self-compassion and a life aligned with their values.

Approaches that guide online care and change

Andrea Schmidt integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early bonds and relationship patterns shape current reactions and emotional needs, which can be especially useful for relationship issues, attachment challenges, and family concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery, helping with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem struggles. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical, short-term strategies and goal-setting to help clients identify strengths and build workable steps toward change, often useful for stress, behavioral concerns, and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions by listening to the client's priorities and adjusting the plan over time so the work remains relevant and achievable.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, maintain continuity of care, and choose the format that best supports ongoing progress and engagement.