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Andrea Gahagan, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - anxiety and addiction focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Solution-Focused work
About Andrea
Andrea Gahagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, and ADHD.
Andrea focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. Sessions include talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying small behavior changes. She uses clear techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside person-centered and solution-focused methods.
Her background is in mental health and substance use disorders. Andrea has helped people with substance use concerns and with body image or self-love issues. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and adjustment to life changes.
In sessions she aims for a direct and interactive style. Conversations are collaborative and focused on what is useful now. She avoids stigmatizing labels and keeps the work practical and respectful.
Andrea integrates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when they fit the goals. That can include learning emotion regulation skills, practicing distress-tolerance techniques, or building motivation for change. The emphasis is on small, testable steps you can try between meetings.
To start, she asks people to describe the problem they want to address and the changes they hope for. From there she and the client create a short plan with measurable next steps and periodic check-ins to see what is working.
How Andrea uses practical approaches in remote work
Andrea often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can try small experiments and track what changes.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can clarify their goals. When motivation is a barrier she brings in Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to prioritize based on the problem, goals, and personal preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is measured and goals change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some methods used in sessions - skill drills, behavioral experiments, and motivational conversations - adapt well to remote meetings, and Andrea will discuss which formats best support those activities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, ADHD, and related areas listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, focusing on talk plus concrete steps. She uses straightforward techniques to notice thoughts and try different behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience level?
Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience in mental health and substance use work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Andrea?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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