- Solution-focused methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed perspective
About Andrea
Andrea McLellan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She combines practical, goal-focused work with attention to deeper life patterns. Her practice often emphasizes solution-focused techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce symptoms and set clear, realistic goals.
Andrea draws on 14 years of clinical experience and time teaching psychology at a university. She also performs forensic consultation related to sexual assault and child abuse for legal professionals, reviewing cases that involve vulnerable people harmed within family systems. This work informs her attention to trauma and its effects across generations.
Her approach balances short-term symptom relief with uncovering the roots of recurring problems. She helps people identify underlying patterns, take responsibility where needed, and build the courage to change. She uses practical steps and measurable goals so progress is visible during therapy.
Andrea works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and career concerns. She also addresses complex topics such as attachment issues, abuse and trauma, body image, chronic illness, and codependency.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, bird-watching, and camping. She also offers particular understanding for first responders and others exposed to others' trauma, and she can help people process acute or post-traumatic stress reactions.
How specific approaches can work online
Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build clear, manageable steps toward goals. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive and testing small changes to see what helps. Solution-focused methods concentrate on finding practical, short-term strategies and setting concrete goals to improve daily functioning.Andrea also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are needed. DBT offers concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and improving how people relate to others. She treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will work with each person to find which methods feel most useful for their needs and goals.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. The focus online is the same: practical strategies, skill building, and clear goals that can be applied between sessions to help everyday functioning.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting matters, and career concerns, as well as trauma, attachment, and body-image struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, combining solution-focused work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce symptoms and set clear, realistic goals.
What background informs her clinical work?
She has 14 years of experience, teaches psychology at a university, and does forensic consultation related to sexual assault and child abuse for attorneys.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.