Therapist profile
Andrea Stocker, LCSW
California
LCSW - relationships and mood concerns
Continue with AndreaWhere Andrea stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 89643
- NPI
- 1174924435
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- CBT and mindfulness
- Sex positive practice
- Work with addiction
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience in social services. She has worked in group homes, homeless services, housing programs, prisons, and community health settings. Andrea helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship problems, and she works with concerns such as grief, addictions, ADHD, stress, and codependency.
Her background includes hands-on work with older adults and people experiencing unstable housing. That variety shaped how she approaches everyday problems. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Andrea uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what each person brings to the room. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that keep people stuck. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and improve attention.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change, and Narrative Therapy to help reframe painful stories about self and relationships. Andrea is sex positive and is comfortable working with people in alternative relationship structures, LGBTQ+ identities, and those who identify with BDSM and kink communities.
Her work emphasizes everyday skills - clearer communication, boundary setting, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding routines like sleep and eating. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Andrea’s approaches translate to online work
Andrea often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows what the person brings and prioritizes their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or low mood going. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Andrea will talk with each person about what they want to address, try specific techniques, and adjust the approach based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find tools that fit someone’s daily life and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel. They can allow for shorter check-ins when needed, let someone use audio-only if they prefer not to be on camera, or save commuting time so weekly or biweekly sessions feel manageable. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices to work in remote sessions, helping people apply new skills between meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea address?
She works with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, stress, ADHD, codependency, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Andrea uses a client-centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to focus on practical steps and changed patterns.
What is her background with different populations?
She has nearly 10 years in social services, including work in group homes, homeless services, housing, prisons, and community health, and experience with older adults.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work with nonbinary or LGBTQ+ people and kink communities?
Yes, she identifies as sex positive and is comfortable working with people in alternative relationships, the LGBTQ+ community, and the BDSM and kink communities.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.