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- Addictions
- Trauma
- CBT
About Andrea
Andrea Bercos is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 21 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters and bipolar disorder.
Andrea also works with concerns such as codependency, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, process addictions, self-harm, sex addiction, sexual assault and abuse, sexuality and women's issues. He has long experience supporting people through gender transition and LGBTQIA-related issues.
His clinical approach draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy and trauma-focused therapy. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. Andrea helps people name what is most urgent, try new ways of responding, and reflect on patterns that keep causing distress.
Andrea's background includes work in community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence and sexual assault centers, the public school system and private practice. That range informs a straightforward, problem-solving style grounded in real-world settings.
People who come to him can expect focused work on specific problems alongside deeper attention to past trauma when it is relevant. He aims to help clients reduce harmful coping, build alternative strategies, and make decisions that fit their life circumstances.
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How his approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and perspectives. In practice this means sessions begin with the client's priorities, and the therapist follows the client's lead to clarify concerns, values and what change would look like. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression and many behavior-based issues. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method for resolving mixed feelings about change. It helps people weigh pros and cons and strengthen motivation for steps like reducing substance use or trying new coping strategies.Choosing an approach is a shared process. He will discuss these methods during early sessions and work with the client to decide which techniques suit their goals and comfort level. That plan can change as therapy progresses and new information emerges.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. They also let people use sessions while managing life responsibilities. The therapist and client will plan session length and structure to fit practical constraints while addressing the clinical goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems and a range of other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with structured techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing, plus narrative and trauma-focused approaches when relevant.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional experience across community mental health, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence and sexual assault services, schools and private practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed in Illinois and based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.