Therapist profile
Andrea Stocker, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anger and relationship support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 89643
- NPI1174924435
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management
- Depression and anxiety
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 10 years of experience in social services. She has worked across group homes, homeless services, housing programs, a prison setting, and community health. Andrea helps people manage anger, depression, anxiety, and stress, and supports those facing life changes and relationship strain.
Her background includes work with older adults and people experiencing housing instability. That variety shaped a practical way of working. Sessions tend to focus on real situations people face each day, not abstract theory.
Andrea uses client-centered methods combined with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness tools. She listens for what matters to the person and then helps identify patterns of thinking and reacting that keep problems stuck. Together, client and clinician look for small, doable shifts rather than forced quick fixes.
She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when helpful. These approaches are used to clarify values, build motivation for change, and reframe difficult personal stories. Andrea says she is sex positive and works respectfully with LGBTQ+ and BDSM or alternative relationship communities.
Her practice includes support for eating concerns while following the Health at Every Size model. She helps people address sleep and appetite disruptions, self-esteem, and coping strategies for chronic pain or illness. For those weighing next steps, she works on career questions, communication problems, and commitment or control issues.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Andrea commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so the client guides the main goals. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to find patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and then tries small, practical changes. Mindfulness builds simple attention skills to notice feelings and calm reactions before they escalate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting tools, and agreeing on steps that feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also accommodates people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. The focus remains on practical strategies you can use between sessions to manage anger and related concerns.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anger, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as sleep and eating issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with an emphasis on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to change how people think and react.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has 10 years of experience in social services, including work in group homes, homeless services, housing, a prison, and community health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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