Andrea Manus, LCSW

Andrea Manus is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with six years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, motivation struggles, self-esteem issues, and confidence building. She combines practical tools with an empathetic approach to tailor therapy to the specific needs of individuals, couples, and families.

As a combat-deployed veteran and a military family member, Andrea has first-hand insight into the unique demands of military life. She works with service members, veterans, and their families to address the less visible impacts of deployment and military stress, focusing on healing within individual, couple, and family relationships and helping clients become more effective partners and parents.

Andrea emphasizes empowerment and practices with compassion, honesty, and mutual respect. Her work draws on an eclectic mix of research-informed methods that are personalized for each person she meets. As a licensed clinical social worker - a professional credential that indicates advanced training in clinical social work and psychotherapy - she is committed to guiding clients through life changes and looks forward to getting to know those who seek her support.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Andrea uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment in which individuals are invited to explore their values and personal goals; this approach emphasizes empathetic listening and is often helpful for self-esteem work, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

She also employs motivational interviewing to help people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their readiness for change - a practical method for addressing challenges like parenting goals, behavior changes, and building motivation toward meaningful steps.

Solution-focused therapy is used to identify concrete next steps and leverage existing strengths, making it particularly useful for managing stress, navigating specific relationship problems, and setting short-term goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Andrea works with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility in how people connect. These formats help clients fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.