Laurie Andrews, LCSW

Laurie Andrews is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with four years of practice. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of each persons pace.

Laurie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name difficult thoughts and feelings. She meets people where they are and listens first. Small, practical steps are emphasized over jargon or rushed solutions.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how relationships shape emotion and behavior. Client-centered methods guide sessions so people lead the priorities and pace of work.

Laurie has worked with issues tied to trauma, self-esteem, coping after loss or change, and substance concerns. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care questions, blended family struggles, body image, and finding life purpose. Her background includes four years of clinical experience in California settings.

Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and steady progress. Laurie emphasizes skills you can use between appointments, such as grounding, behavior experiments, and communication practice. She encourages honest conversation and steady steps toward stronger emotional balance.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Laurie uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT often includes clear, task-oriented exercises that work well in video or text formats, such as behavioral experiments, thought records, and skill practice.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to explore how relationships shape feelings and coping. This perspective helps identify patterns in how someone relates to others and supports work on communication and emotional regulation in sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as progress is made. The process is conversational and goal-focused so clients help steer the direction.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging fit quick check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, or when written reflection feels most helpful. These options make scheduling more flexible and can fit therapy into busy lives.