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Entry 323527Illinois / United States

Andrea Reynolds

Andrea Reynolds, LCSW

Illinois 6 years in practice

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LCSW specializing in stress and relationships

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mood and anxiety
  • Grief and loss

About Andrea

Andrea Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Andrea works with people who struggle with mood disorders, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, attachment and communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues around control and self-love.

Her approach is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy. She listens for each person's story and lets that direct the work. Sessions are conversational and relationship-focused, with space to talk about painful events and small daily struggles.

Andrea uses practical techniques alongside a relational stance. She incorporates methods that help people manage strong emotions and improve how they connect with others. She also has experience supporting people through addiction and recovery work, and brings everyday strategies to reduce distress and increase coping skills.

She favors a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Humor and play are part of sessions when appropriate, and clients are encouraged to try small, manageable changes between visits. The aim is to build skills for everyday life and strengthen connections with self and others.

People who choose Andrea typically want a therapist who listens closely, works collaboratively, and focuses on concrete ways to manage symptoms and improve relationships. To begin, follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

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Client-Centered work and online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist offers a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and helps people talk through what matters most to them. This approach can support people dealing with grief, relationship strain, anxiety, and low mood.

Andrea also blends practical emotion-management techniques into conversations. That means sessions may include straightforward exercises to notice emotional patterns, practice new responses, and try small behavioral changes between meetings. Those tools aim to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Deciding which method fits best is part of the work. Andrea will discuss goals, preferences, and how you like to work, and then suggest options to try. The process is collaborative and may shift as needs change.

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around school, work, or caregiving, and can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or quiet time is limited, while others choose full video sessions for a face-to-face feel. Discuss format preferences when you schedule your first session.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, mood disorders, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practices a Client-Centered Therapy approach that emphasizes listening and building a working relationship. Sessions are conversational and aimed at finding practical ways to manage emotions and improve relationships.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience working in social work settings with a range of concerns and client presentations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person, video, or phone visits are offered.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Andrea Reynolds

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