About Andrea
Andrea Russo is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, depression, grief, and challenges tied to life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making the first step feel doable.
She creates an open space where people can talk without judgment. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical ways to cope. Andrea uses clear tools and simple practices so people can try things between meetings.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on client-centered work that centers the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are included to help with stress and emotional regulation.
Andrea has ten years of experience and holds credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She works from Florida and conducts therapy in English. She does not take international clients at this time.
People who choose Andrea usually want a calm, practical approach. She encourages small, steady steps and checks progress along the way. If you are nervous about starting, she recognizes that and aims to make scheduling and the early sessions simple.
Approaches and Online Options for Anxiety and Stress
Andrea blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods to help people feel heard and to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship so people can speak freely about what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and personal preferences. She treats this as a collaboration and may combine approaches so the plan fits your needs and pace.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates, brief coaching, or when someone prefers not to use video. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
Also listed
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Georgia
- Languages
- English
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