Andrea Maxwell , LPC

Andrea Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan who supports individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, and wide-ranging life transitions. She brings experience working with youth and family systems and addresses concerns including parenting challenges, grief, anger, bipolar and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, panic, post-traumatic stress, and issues related to adoption and foster care and family of origin dynamics.

Working from a person-centered perspective, Andrea views clients as the experts in their own lives and creates a collaborative space for self-discovery and acceptance. She supplements this core stance with evidence-informed techniques, drawing from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, motivational, and trauma-focused methods to help clients identify strengths, set realistic goals, and build practical coping strategies. Her aim is to help people regain perspective, move toward meaningful goals, and experience constructive growth and healing over time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Support

Andrea Maxwell uses a person-centered approach that places the client's experience at the center of the work - this means listening deeply, honoring each person's goals, and supporting self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to address the effects of traumatic experiences and to reduce symptoms such as hyperarousal, intrusive memories, and avoidance while helping clients reclaim a sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a flexible plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access consistent care with greater scheduling flexibility and geographic convenience. These formats support ongoing momentum between appointments and allow therapists and clients to choose what works best for their lifestyle and therapeutic goals.