I'm Glad you're here!
"There are times when life calls for us to evolve. Navigating change can be scary and challenging. There are barriers that we experience that limit our ability to identify and implement the necessary changes needed to live a rewarding and fulfilling life at peace. These barriers could include emotional and relational concerns, past and present trauma and socio-economic factors. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work alongside my clients to overcome these barriers. Empathy, care, support and ethics are my core values. I understand the importance of individualized and personable care. I work to build a healthy therapeutic relationship and space of trust as we to work to learn ways to independently implement steps needed to achieve current and future goals. My clinical approach involves using an individualized combination of evidenced- based interventions to address and minimize the effects of the barriers that impede on people’s ability to live life on their terms. If life’s difficulties and unfortunate circumstances have you feeling down or stuck, let’s work together to address these difficulties and create changes in your thoughts, feelings and actions to lead to growth and the evolution of your best self!" Andrea Smith, LCSW
"Social Work isn't just what I do, It's who I am"
My life's mission is working with and advocating for individuals, groups, families and communities to improve overall well-being using evidenced based practices to provide those I work with and for positive outcomes.
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I received my Master’s in Social Work with an emphasis in clinical social work from West Chester University. I’m licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with the PA state board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists & Professional Counselors.
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I have 12 years of experience in the roles of Trauma Therapist, Behavior Consultant, Trainer and Clinical Supervisor. I've worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, crisis response centers, mobile crisis agencies, inpatient hospitals, residential treatment facilities, community residential rehabilitation programs, within the Pennsylvania judicial system and with medical and behavioral health insurance providers. I have worked with children, teens, adults, families and couples to overcome challenges related to past and present trauma, behavioral concerns and emotional disorders.
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My specialized areas are mood and behavior disorders, anxiety/panic disorders, grief & loss, postpartum & child loss, women's issues, relationship issues, family conflict and anger management. My expertise is working alongside my clients to help them overcome past trauma and learn skills and techniques to improve emotional resiliency and create behavior change.
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I am trained in Play Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
If you are looking for a qualified, supportive therapist that provides individualized treatment that is trauma informed and accepting, please book a free consultation today. I look forward to working with you!
