Therapist profile
Andrea Schmidt, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.09923487
- NPI1306116538
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused strategies
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Colorado with 15 years of experience. She lists addictions, trauma, relationships, parenting, anxiety, depression, anger, and related concerns among her areas of focus. Andrea emphasizes helping people understand why they react the way they do and how awareness starts change.
She frames work in a relational, client-centered way. Sessions involve listening and guided conversation rather than lectures. Andrea uses practical, solution-focused strategies so clients can try specific steps between meetings and track what helps.
Andrea draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice thought patterns and test them against reality. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current responses. Motivational interviewing influences her style when people face change related to substance use or other difficult habits.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She asks clients to reflect on reactions, consider alternative responses, and practice new skills. This includes concrete exercises for managing stress, anger, and cravings, and ways to improve communication and boundaries.
Andrea highlights personal responsibility and willingness as key parts of change. She encourages using existing strengths and supports to reduce shame and isolation. The tone in sessions is direct but respectful, focused on steps people can take to move toward the life they want.
How sessions work
Approaches Andrea Uses and how they work online
Andrea often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT translates into clear exercises and experiments people can try between sessions to reduce anger, anxiety, or depressive thoughts. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape reactions and connection patterns, which is useful for improving intimacy and communication.Motivational Interviewing appears in work around substance use and other behavior change. It focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change rather than pushing advice. Together these approaches guide practical steps and short-term goals so progress can be measured and adjusted collaboratively.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Andrea works with clients to identify goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative effort centered on the client’s needs, pace, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, avoid travel, and accommodate quieter surroundings or limited bandwidth. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain consistency while they practice strategies for anger management, communication, and relapse prevention.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with related to anger?
She lists anger among many concerns and addresses it alongside stress, relationships, parenting, and substance issues.
What is her overall style in sessions?
Her style is relational and client-centered, with direct listening and guided conversation focused on practical steps.
How long has she been practicing?
Andrea has worked in the field for 15 years, including work with substance use, trauma, and family issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She practices in Colorado and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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