Laurie Andrews , LCSW

Laurie Andrews is a licensed clinical social worker in California with four years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depression. She brings a calm, compassionate approach and creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Laurie meets clients where they are and offers consistent, nonjudgmental support rooted in unconditional positive regard.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical progress, supporting clients as they take the often-difficult first step toward therapy. Laurie values honest conversation and works to build trust so clients can explore their experiences and develop coping strategies that fit their lives. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with real-world empathy to help clients move toward clearer goals and greater emotional balance.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Laurie affirms that decision and partners with each person to identify priorities and actionable steps. Her focus is on meeting each client’s unique needs with warmth, patience, and professional expertise in clinical social work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laurie Andrews draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work in a way that fits each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and trauma-related responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight, self-worth, and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with clients to clarify goals, test what helps, and adjust methods based on progress and preferences so the work feels relevant and effective for each individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, support continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, and allow therapists and licensed professionals to focus on meaningful progress from wherever the client is located.