Andrea Stocker, LCSW

Andrea Stocker is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in California with almost 10 years of experience in social services. Her professional background spans group homes, homeless services, housing programs, work inside a prison, and roles in community health settings, which together contribute to a broad and practical understanding of diverse client needs. She has also worked extensively with older adults, bringing that experience to care for clients across the lifespan.

Andrea is sex positive and affirms people in alternative relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those who identify with the BDSM community. She brings focused experience treating depression, anger management, and anxiety, and she supports people with eating disorders through the Health at Every Size approach. Andrea prioritizes a whole-person, client-centered way of working, collaborating with each person to address emotional challenges and life transitions with respect and openness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening to the client and building goals based on the individual’s values and priorities, making it well suited for relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger through practical strategies. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering tools to manage stress, emotional reactivity, and sleep or eating-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant to what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy days or life changes, while allowing clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them with licensed professionals and therapists who can support their progress.