Andrea Deases, LPC

Andrea Deases is a licensed mental health counselor who blends empathy with practical strategies to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting her professional training and licensure to provide counseling in Texas.

Andrea has worked across a range of clinical environments, including crisis settings and community counseling centers, supporting individuals through severe mood episodes, trauma, grief, and adjustments such as adoption and foster care issues. She has experience working with children, teens, families, and adults to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and foster stronger home environments. She also works with clients interested in personal growth and increased self-love regardless of whether they come with a specific diagnosis.

Her therapeutic stance centers on listening first, then collaborating with each client to set achievable goals. Andrea uses an integrated approach that draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative work, and elements of solution-focused practice to help clients shift perspectives, build coping skills, and move toward more desirable outcomes. She aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore change, clarify priorities, and develop practical strategies for everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Andrea integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Narrative therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves, helping reframe difficult experiences and discover alternative, more empowering perspectives.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work Andrea does with each person. She partners with clients to evaluate needs, strengths, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment remains aligned with evolving goals. This collaborative process helps determine which combination of methods will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from familiar surroundings while working toward meaningful change with a therapist.