Andrea Reynolds, LCSW

Andrea Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with six years of direct clinical experience. As an LCSW she holds a master's-level social work credential that qualifies her to provide psychotherapy and care for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Andrea works with people across the lifespan who face challenges such as major depression, mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, psychosis, and sexual addiction, as well as LGBT+ related issues.

Her approach is open, relational, and inviting, centered on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients are encouraged to tell their stories and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Andrea integrates practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients regulate emotions and improve relational patterns, and she has experience using 12-Step methods to support recovery from addictive behavior. She also attends to concerns like attachment difficulties, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-worth.

Andrea is passionate about helping people pursue their goals, take healthy risks, and rediscover joy and play as part of a balanced life. She views the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and offers steady support as clients move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Client-Centered and Skills-Based Care Online

Andrea Reynolds uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where clients lead the conversation and feel heard. This approach emphasizes understanding each person on their own terms and is well suited to relationship struggles, grief, and questions of identity or self-worth. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - strategies are used to help clients regulate intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for mood disorders and strong emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients explore what feels most helpful and adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains aligned with their progress and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Andrea provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, enabling clients to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support from wherever they are located within Illinois. These options make it easier to access consistent, ongoing therapy that adapts to each client’s life.