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Andrea Schmidt, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
LCSW in Colorado - Addictions and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Attachment-based methods
About Andrea
Andrea Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW based in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing substance use, trauma, relationship problems, parenting strain, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Andrea focuses on helping people see the patterns behind their actions and reactions so they can make clearer choices.
She explains behavior in plain terms and helps clients notice the thoughts that drive unhelpful habits. That awareness is used to test and change responses that are not working. Her sessions are practical and solution-focused, with an emphasis on correcting distorted thinking and observing perceptions that lead to reactive behavior.
Andrea describes her style as relational and client-centered. She listens and guides sessions so people feel heard while working toward specific goals. She uses techniques that encourage honest self-examination and active steps to change daily routines and reactions.
Her work includes addressing addiction issues alongside trauma, attachment concerns, and communication problems. She also supports people coping with grief, career stress, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD-related struggles, and intimacy or sexual behavior concerns.
People who want straightforward, structured help to change habits and manage stress will find sessions that focus on concrete strategies and short-term skill building. Andrea emphasizes willingness and personal responsibility as the starting point for making lasting change. She asks prospective clients to begin by completing a brief intake and scheduling an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and experiments. Attachment work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, which helps when communication or intimacy are concerns. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and collaborative goal-setting so the person directs what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrea works with clients to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions practical and focused on measurable steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, offering shorter check-ins, or allowing sessions during a work break. These practical benefits can help people use skills in day-to-day situations without needing large schedule changes.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is relational and client-centered with practical, solution-focused strategies. She emphasizes noticing thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has 15 years of experience working with diverse populations in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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