Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Andrea Bercos, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
Continue with AndreaCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149012457
- NPI
- 1992934566
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Andrea supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- Trauma work
About Andrea
Andrea Bercos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 21 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and questions around sexuality and gender.
Andrea draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of him, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change. He also uses Narrative and Trauma-Focused approaches when past events are affecting present life.
His background includes community mental health, substance abuse treatment settings, domestic violence and sexual assault centers, public schools, and private practice. That mix gives him experience with both short-term goals and longer, more complex recovery work.
In a session Andrea listens for what is causing the most disruption day to day. He works on concrete coping skills, communication habits, and steps for safer choices around substance use and relationships. Expect direct conversation, goal-setting, and follow-up between sessions when needed.
Clients often come for help with codependency, family of origin issues, process addictions, gender dysphoria questions, sexual assault trauma, and problems tied to work or parenting. He also supports people managing bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and eating or intimacy-related concerns.
To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and experiences and helps the therapist follow what matters most in sessions. This approach supports people who need respectful listening and help clarifying goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, then teaches concrete skills to change patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit-related problems such as process addictions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will use a collaborative process to decide whether CBT, Client-Centered methods, trauma-focused work, or another approach fits best for a given concern.
The practical benefits of online meetings include easier fitting sessions into a busy week and shorter check-ins when that suits someone's schedule. The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make follow-up and homework review simpler and help people keep continuity of care during life changes.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sexuality and gender questions, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He is practical and direct, focusing on problem-solving, skill building, and clear goal-setting in sessions.
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 centers, public schools, and private practice.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers