Andrea Dugas, LCSW, LICSW

Andrea Dugas is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like addiction, sleep or eating problems. Andrea uses straightforward, strength-based support and treats clients as experts in their own story.

Andrea has 14 years of professional experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. She helps people cope with life changes, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. Her approach centers on small, useful steps that fit into daily life rather than long lectures.

In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions interact and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward meaningful goals. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people feeling stuck about change and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical next steps.

Clients can expect a collaborative style where their goals guide the work. Andrea listens for strengths and builds on what is already working. She offers a calm, direct presence aimed at making therapy usable between appointments.

Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including parenting stress, communication problems, intimacy-related issues, bipolar and depression, ADHD, chronic illness, and first responder issues. People who want concrete strategies for daily habits and thoughts often find this approach helpful.

How Andrea’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce worry and improve daily routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify personal values and take actions that matter, even when strong feelings remain.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change through gentle, nonjudgmental conversations. These methods lend themselves to short skill-building exercises and goal-setting that people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and support practicing new habits in everyday settings without needing extra travel time.