Andrea LeBeau , LSCSW

Andrea LeBeau is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in Kansas with more than seven years of experience in therapeutic work. She earned her social work degree from the University of Kansas in 2017 and has focused much of her career in the child welfare field, providing family-based and individual therapy aimed at helping families remain intact.

Her clinical experience spans a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, suicide and self-harm, self-esteem struggles, truancy, family dynamics, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Andrea has also worked for the National Suicide Hotline, applying crisis counseling skills, and currently supervises therapists who provide services to families involved in the foster care system.

Andrea’s counseling style is client-centered; she emphasizes that clients know themselves best while offering empathic, direct, and transparent guidance. She prioritizes dignity and respect in every interaction, brings energetic and positive feedback when appropriate, and draws from multiple evidence-based practices to match each person’s goals. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is central to her approach, and she aims to create a collaborative environment that supports change and resilience. Through this platform, people can message Andrea and she works to respond as quickly as possible.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Andrea LeBeau

Andrea commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and supporting clients to identify their own goals and strengths - it can be helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time to support progress in a way that feels comfortable and practical.

Online therapy with Andrea is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and access support when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, goal-oriented work that fits into a client’s life.