Andrea Ziebell , LMFT

Andrea Ziebell is a licensed LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings 15 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, and major life transitions. She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and validated, and she collaborates with clients to develop strategies tailored to their individual needs and goals.

Andrea is versed in a range of therapeutic techniques and draws on approaches such as solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people identify symptoms, learn coping skills, and build on their strengths. She often incorporates psychoeducation, practical tools like journaling or homework when helpful, and wellness planning that can include communication practice and anger management skills. Homework and specific activities are optional and are adapted to each person’s preferences.

Her clinical background includes work in mental health and substance use settings and experience addressing the negative impacts related to legal issues. Andrea has worked with abused and neglected children as well as adults in inpatient and outpatient treatment, and she approaches care with attention to life context and recovery goals. She seeks to be a steady, empathetic presence alongside clients as they pursue change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques into her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps the person identify their own goals and solutions; it is useful for building self-understanding and improving communication. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to find the methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites feedback so the plan evolves with progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and accessibility needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit therapy into a busy life, and access licensed professionals from various locations.