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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Family concerns
About Andrea
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 16 years of experience, Andrea Engelkens helps people manage stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Andrea presents herself straightforwardly and works with clients who want practical ways to cope and move forward.
Andrea believes people know their own stories and brings a strengths-based stance to sessions. She listens for what already works and looks for small changes that can ease daily pressure. Conversations focus on identifying patterns, improving communication, and building concrete coping skills.
Her work covers a range of life problems such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. Andrea also addresses midlife questions, life purpose, women’s issues, sexuality concerns, workplace stress, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Sessions aim to be direct and practical. Andrea helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress between meetings. She stresses collaboration and keeps the focus on the client’s goals rather than jargon or tests.
Therapy with Andrea follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People interested in working with her begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session. Sessions are conducted in English and Andrea does not accept international clients.
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How evidence-based methods inform online sessions
A few evidence-based techniques Andrea uses include short-term coping skills and structured problem-solving. Coping skills focus on practical steps to reduce immediate stress and anxiety, such as breathing methods, activity scheduling, and brief cognitive reframing exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts. Structured problem-solving breaks larger issues into steps and helps prioritize actions for daily life.Andrea also emphasizes work on communication skills and behavior-focused strategies. Communication work involves rehearsing clearer ways to express needs and boundaries. Behavior-focused strategies include small, achievable experiments clients can try between sessions to test new approaches and gather feedback.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which techniques to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needed based on what helps you make progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people attend from different locations within Illinois while keeping scheduling flexible and focused on practical, goal-oriented work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, control issues, and workplace stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is strengths-based and practical. She looks for what already helps and builds small, manageable steps toward the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of concerns.
What credential and location apply?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.