Andrea Phillips, LPC

Andrea Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss. Andrea also supports clients working on motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. She approaches each person with respect for their lived experience, operating from the belief that clients are the experts of their own stories and already possess many strengths to draw on.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Andrea aims to provide steady, practical support through that process. Her practice centers on collaboration, helping clients identify goals and apply strategies that align with their values and resources. Andrea’s style is warm and goal-oriented, designed to help individuals move forward at a pace that feels manageable and meaningful.

Therapeutic Approaches Andrea Uses for Remote Care

Andrea uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients lead the conversation and shape goals. This approach helps people explore personal strengths, increase self-understanding, and build confidence at their own pace.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and mood. CBT focuses on concrete strategies and problem-solving that can be practiced between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool Andrea may use to address relationship and intimacy concerns by helping people recognize and express core emotions and improve attachment and communication with partners or family members.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that match their schedules and comfort levels.