About me

I am a child and family therapist with 20 years of experience. I am licensed in Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota and have additional certification in Interactive Play Therapy which allows for creative interventions when it is difficult to find the words to express thoughts and feelings.

I provide treatment for a variety of disorders and specialize in trauma therapy. My approach to treatment is providing personalized approaches including creative interventions to help individuals heal in a safe, warm, and collaborative environment. Many of my clients and their families have uncertainty and confusion about how treatment will impact their futures. My goal is to help youth and their families navigate through those questions and help find the best treatment approaches and methods to meet personal needs.

I have experience with a variety of challenge areas including the effects of abuse sustained in childhood, victims of psychological, sexual & physical abuse, victims of domestic violence, victims of neglect, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, behavior management, attachment issues, personality disorders, and persons affected by divorce.

I provide several options for therapeutic techniques and interventions that assist clients in moving through treatment as smoothly as possible while finding ways to practice coping skills, communicate, and heal in a safe and calming environment. As online treatment has become more accessible over the last few years, I have developed and accessed many online tools and interventions that help bridge the gap between in person and online therapy.

My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT & trauma focused), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, on-line sand tray and interactive play therapy techniques.

I look forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you as you look towards the next steps in your journey!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 21

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MN LICSW 29212

ND LCSW 4358

MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-57344

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Andrea Walker. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Andrea is very supportive and responsive. I like all the different coping skills she's been helping me with.

Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

After a chaotic and abusive relationship, I knew I needed help and I wasn’t sure where to go or who to ask. After reading about Andrea Walker’s profile, I made an appt and took my first step to reclaiming my life and identity back. If you’re searching for help during a traumatic experience or a way to process trauma, I would recommend Andrea over and over.

Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Andrea for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

She’s so sweet and comes up with good solutions

Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

I have only had a couple of sessions with Andrea but I feel like I know her, she understand me and she helps ground me. She is very helpful and I am truly happy for her assistance. She is a blessing! I would absolutely recommend her!

Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

I actually just recommended the service to a friend due to how this has helped me so far, I’m still very new but in only two sessions I’ve found small ways to try and improve lots of bad habits I have throughout the day and other ways to try improving my mental well being, I’d have to say my short experience here so far has been great and I would love to continue for the foreseeable future

Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Andrea is absolutely amazing and a true gift. I don't know what I would do without her during this troubling time in my life. What a blessing she and teen counseling are!!!

Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Andrea is great! She gets me and her therapy has helped me evolve.

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Andrea is great at being flexible with my schedule. She has listened to very difficult parts in my life and helped me remember what I have covered up. She is always there when I need her and gives me support when I am hard on myself.

Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Andrea is absolutely wonderful!! I appreciate her probably more than she will ever know. She got me out of one of my darkest moments in life, got me more stable, and now working through some traumas. She is absolutely wonderful!

Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months

She’s fabulous with my 14yo son

Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

She is responsive, respectful, and knowledgeable. Just what I need.

Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very knowledgeable and respectful, a great listener while providing valuable insight and feedback.

Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Andrea is very "there" and pays attention to my complicated story and life.

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

She's great and took the time to hear the back story for reference.

Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Andrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She's attentive, follows through, she listens and responds with ideas

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