LCSW

Andrea Gahagan, LCSW

Experience3 years
LocationPennsylvania
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Andrea

Andrea Gahagan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, mood difficulties, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, LGBT-related issues, self-esteem and body image struggles, and substance use disorders. With three years of clinical experience, she brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to each therapeutic relationship.

Her style is warm and interactive, blending evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with client-centered and solution-focused practices. Andrea emphasizes collaboration, adapting conversations and treatment plans to a person’s unique needs rather than relying on labels.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence and build motivation for change. Andrea frames therapy around respect, sensitivity, and practical skill-building.

She is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, panic and OCD symptoms, substance and alcohol challenges, and issues like communication problems, codependency, and isolation. Prospective clients in Pennsylvania who prefer English-language care can connect through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Andrea frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered methods to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic, or obsessive thoughts. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and meeting people where they are so the conversation and goals reflect each person’s values and priorities.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Andrea works with clients to explore what feels most useful, blends techniques when appropriate, and adjusts plans based on progress, goals, and personal preferences rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and access care from different locations within Pennsylvania. These formats support ongoing skill practice between sessions and allow therapists and clients to maintain regular contact in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Andrea commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship or family difficulties.

What is Andrea's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centered respect with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy to tailor treatment to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Andrea has three years of professional experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, providing support for mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.

Where is Andrea licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with the designation PA LCSW cw021107 and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English, and Andrea is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working with Andrea?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Andrea can help with

Andrea Gahagan works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and depression.

Andrea works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use disorder.

How Andrea approaches therapy

Andrea's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 3 years of clinical experience.