- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and depression
- Workplace issues
About Andrea
Andrea Engelkens is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family conflict. She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Andrea values each person’s strengths and sees clients as the experts in their own stories.
She works in a way that centers the client’s goals. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what needs to change to feel better at home and at work. Andrea listens for patterns that keep causing pain and helps people try different ways of responding. She encourages small experiments that can build confidence over time.
Andrea also supports people navigating big life changes and workplace strain. She talks through communication problems, issues around control, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation. Topics like guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose are explored in straightforward language.
When trauma and post-traumatic stress are present, Andrea pays attention to safety and pacing. She helps people find manageable ways to process difficult memories and reduce daily distress. Treatment is adjusted to each person’s pace and comfort level.
Practical tools and clear goals shape sessions. Andrea aims to help people develop skills they can use between meetings. If you want to start, she asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes present-day patterns and behavior change, helping people notice what keeps problems alive and try new responses that work better in daily life. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and workplace struggles.Another approach focuses on careful, paced processing of traumatic memories and their effects on mood and relationships. It aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and teach ways to manage triggers and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. Together they review progress and adjust strategies when needed so therapy stays useful and practical.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when helpful. They also let people maintain continuity of care during life transitions while working with licensed professionals who focus on work and wellbeing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family conflict. Additional focuses include workplace issues, communication problems, and life purpose concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers the client and emphasizes practical steps. Sessions focus on current problems, clear goals, and small experiments to build skills.
What is her professional background?
Andrea has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and works collaboratively.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.