Andrea Deases , LPC

Andrea Deases is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler. She brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to her work and is committed to making mental health care approachable and understandable for the people she supports.

Andrea has experience across a range of settings, including crisis centers where she worked with individuals facing severe depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. She has also supported children, teens, and families at community counseling centers to strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and foster more balanced home environments. With adults she addresses concerns such as general anxiety, life transitions, loss, depression, and low self-esteem, and she welcomes those seeking personal growth even when no single issue is the focus.

Her therapeutic stance centers on listening deeply and collaborating with each person to set realistic goals. She acknowledges that many circumstances lie outside individual control while emphasizing areas that can change - for example, perspective, coping strategies, and approach to relationships. Andrea uses an eclectic mix of methods, combining cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, narrative therapy, and person-centered approaches to tailor care to each client's needs.

Andrea aims to create a supportive environment where clients can work toward meaningful change and improved day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own capacity for insight and growth - this approach is helpful for improving self-esteem and navigating relationship or family concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that examines patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood challenges. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring the stories they tell about their lives, which can be useful when addressing trauma, identity, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Andrea collaborates with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time to fit what is most effective for the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and on schedules that suit daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication formats, and receive consistent support while balancing other responsibilities.