LeeAndrea Sturtz, LPC

LeeAndrea Sturtz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a credential that denotes clinical counseling licensure, who helps people reconnect with themselves, cultivate emotional safety, and build meaningful, authentic relationships. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care and an integrative approach that combines several evidence-based techniques. She draws from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic-informed practices to meet each person's unique needs and goals.

LeeAndrea aims to create therapeutic spaces where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to move toward healing with compassion. She emphasizes radical self-compassion in her work and intentionally looks for moments of awe in everyday life as a way to expand resilience and meaning. Whether those moments come through nature, relationships, or quiet reflection, she considers them important elements in growth and recovery and integrates them thoughtfully into care.

Evidence-based approaches for online healing and growth

LeeAndrea commonly integrates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an approach that helps people process and reframe difficult or traumatic experiences by exploring thoughts and beliefs related to those events. CPT is often used to support recovery from trauma and to reduce the impact of trauma-related thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another core method she uses - DBT focuses on building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and LeeAndrea works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques used by licensed professionals to each person’s situation and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access support from familiar surroundings while working toward personal goals.