My name is Andrea Smalls. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience with a variety of conditions including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, addiction, substance abuse. I believe in using my gift to assist others in developing solutions to address the challenges experienced through the peaks and valleys of life. I have worked with several populations including children, adults, and geriatric adults within individual, family, and group settings. I utilize an integrated approach with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Reality Therapy to develop the necessary tools to successfully cope. Primary focus is on development of essential skills including: expanding awareness, reframing thoughts to a healthy realistic state and problem solving. Throughout the journey of counseling, clients will learn that while they may have little control of everything that happens to them in life, they can learn to respond in a healthy manner.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 3592
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Andrea was there for me when I went through a major personal trial. With patience and understanding, she walked me through each piece, empowered me to use resources I had, gave me tools I needed, and concluded our time together with grace. She was professional and compassionate throughout my time with her, and I am grateful she came into my path.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief
Andrea helped empower me during a break-up, helped identify roots of self-worth issues, and gave great advice on how I could take actions to improve my life and self-esteem. Loved her straight-forward approach and appreciated her insight.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Andrea listens well, rephrases and proposes ideas to help with finding myself again. Our relationship grows with each session. Im looking forward to benefiting from her understanding and expertise in managing life.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Andrea is kind. But I cannot do live sessions, so I missed out on her experience.
Thankyou.
Written on Jan 16, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Thank you for all your help!
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
