Andrea Daigle, LCSW

Andrea Daigle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core part of her work. She draws on a mix of practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other life changes. Her tone is calm and direct, and she aims to make sessions feel understandable and doable for busy people.

Andrea has five years of experience working as a therapist and more than a decade of service in the broader mental health field. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of New England in 2015. Her background includes hospital care, outpatient work, and school-based roles, which shaped a broad, generalist approach.

In sessions she focuses on clear strategies people can use between appointments. That can mean learning new ways to change unhelpful thoughts, building skills for strong emotional regulation, or finding small, realistic steps toward a personal goal. She also uses motivational and solution-focused techniques to help people stay engaged and move forward.

Andrea describes herself as compassionate, patient, and practical. She tries to make therapy feel collaborative so people can set the pace and priorities. Her style prioritizes straightforward tools and steady support during hard times and transitions.

People often come to her for help with panic, obsessive thoughts, post-traumatic stress symptoms, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, substance use issues, ADHD, self-esteem, and challenges common to young adults. She offers session formats that fit modern life, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

CBT, ACT, DBT approaches delivered online

Andrea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and make daily life more manageable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people clarify values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for strong emotions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Andrea will work together with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts exercises and homework so they fit a person's schedule and pace, checking in and adjusting as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people see and talk through skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option for focused conversation. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, brainstorming, or tracking small steps between sessions. These formats make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.