- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Family and relationship focus
About Andrea
Andrea Graziano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She uses a warm, listening style and follows each person's lead. She aims to encourage and support people as they make choices about their lives.
Andrea has practiced for 15 years in outpatient and residential settings. She earned her degree from Medaille College in 2008 and has worked in counseling and case management roles. Her background includes helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and life stressors.
Her approach blends Client-Centered techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, along with attention to present-moment awareness. Andrea describes herself as a compassionate listener and an avid cheerleader for change.
She has experience supporting relationship and family concerns as well as grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem difficulties. Andrea notes the importance of empowering people to choose the outcomes they want and to set goals that fit their life.
Andrea practices in New York and holds licensure in New York and Virginia. If a client is not physically in New York or Virginia, state regulations prevent her from providing services. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm location and scheduling details before booking.
How Andrea’s approaches guide online work
Andrea blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness into her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical exercises to change them. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention to the present moment to reduce reactivity and increase calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest techniques that fit those priorities. The process is collaborative and adjusts over time as goals evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since format options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, save travel time, and use shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people continue care when relocating within permitted states, or when coordinating around work and family schedules. Licensed professionals typically adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to work well in remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and homework you can use between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered - she follows the person's lead while offering support. She combines practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
How many years has she practiced?
Andrea has about 15 years of professional experience in outpatient and residential counseling and in case management roles.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Virginia and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and cannot work with people who are not physically in New York or Virginia due to state regulations.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should review pricing details during sign-up.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.