Andrea Schmidt, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Colorado.

Licensed inColorado
LicenseCSW.09923487
NPI 1306116538
Experience15+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Andrea

Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Colorado. She has 15 years of experience helping people facing addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, and issues with self-esteem. Andrea approaches sessions with a focus on the therapeutic relationship and clear, practical steps toward change.

She emphasizes understanding why people react the way they do. That starts with noticing thoughts, perceptions, and patterns that keep someone stuck.

Background and approach

Andrea uses that awareness to guide simple, concrete changes rather than long lectures or jargon-filled explanations. Her style is client-centered and relational. She listens first, then helps set reachable goals.

Sessions often include solution-focused techniques and cognitive strategies to correct unhelpful thinking and to build better habits. Andrea also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current connections and reactions. For people dealing with addictions or trauma, she adds trauma-focused approaches and motivational interviewing to address readiness for change and safety in recovery.

Practical tools are a priority. Clients can expect straightforward suggestions, steps to try between visits, and a focus on building strengths. Andrea encourages responsibility and uses a collaborative process to create clearer choices and healthier patterns.

She welcomes questions about the process and helps people decide which strategies will fit their life and goals.

Credentials

LCSW (Colorado): License CSW.09923487 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1306116538 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Andrea lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sex addiction

Approaches Andrea names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions. Online sessions use conversation to identify those patterns and to practice new ways of connecting and responding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person's perspective. In virtual work this means the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities while offering empathy and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking. When done online, CBT often includes brief exercises and homework to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That might mean combining attachment ideas with CBT tools or using motivational strategies to build readiness for change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice new interactions in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit sessions into busy lives.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Andrea address?

She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is relational and client-centered, meaning she listens first and guides sessions based on each person's needs. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and has a focus on addictions, trauma, and attachment-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado as a CO LCSW.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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