Therapist profile
Andrea Hamilton, LPC, LMHC
Florida
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
Continue with AndreaKey details
- CredentialsLPC, LMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH9130; LPC, Missouri / 2025011417
- NPI1528228285
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Substance concerns
About Andrea
Andrea Hamilton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 19 years of experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s in Counselor Education, and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues.
Andrea’s career includes long-term work in the child welfare system, where she supported children and family matters. She has also provided services for people affected by substance use, survivors of sexual assault, and individuals in the prison system across Dade and Broward Counties.
She helped launch a female therapeutic group home in Broward County and a co-ed group home shelter in Dade County. Those roles involved organizing programs and coordinating care for people with complex needs.
Sessions focus on practical ways to handle daily stress and strong emotions like anger. She helps people talk through relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and career pressures. Andrea also addresses mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, eating issues, ADHD, and intimacy-related worries.
Her background spans clinical and program development settings, giving experience with both one-on-one support and group environments. People can expect straightforward discussion about problems, concrete coping strategies, and a focus on what helps in ordinary life.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anger, stress, and relationship problems. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce reactivity and persistent worry. Behavioral strategies concentrate on practical actions - activity scheduling, exposure to avoided situations, and skill rehearsals - to change unhelpful habits and build calmer responses.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, current situation, and preferences. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during high-stress periods. It can also let people use shorter phone or video meetings when a full in-person visit would be hard to schedule. Licensed professionals adapt tools and exercises so they work in a remote setting and support putting skills into everyday routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice emphasizes practical discussion and coping strategies drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The focus is on clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in clinical and program roles, including child welfare, substance use services, and correctional settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC and an LMHC licensed in Florida and is based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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