Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Andrea Plate, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addiction and Mood Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 22904
- NPI
- 1376655167
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Substance use focus
- Anxiety and depression
- Caregiver support
About Andrea
Andrea Plate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience in substance use treatment and helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes.
For nearly 15 years she led a residential substance abuse program at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs. There she worked with people experiencing homelessness and chronic mental illness. That background shaped her practical approach to addiction, relapse prevention, and the stresses that come with unstable housing or complex health needs.
Andrea now sees individuals from the general population for concerns such as relationship conflict, career setbacks, grief, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, and problems that come with aging or caregiving roles. Her clinical focus includes mood disorders and issues connected to substance use.
She teaches social welfare and addiction at a university in West Los Angeles, and brings classroom experience to clinical work. That teaching informs how she explains options and strategies during sessions. Clients can expect clear discussion about next steps, not just theory.
In sessions she draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing techniques. She also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation. Her work emphasizes practical strategies for day-to-day coping and decision making.
BHow sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions can work
Andrea uses client-centered therapy to focus sessions on the person in front of her. That means listening closely and shaping conversation around what matters most to the client, whether that is stress at work, relationship tensions, or caregiving strain.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and relapse prevention. Motivational interviewing appears in her work when people are weighing change; it helps clarify readiness and supports small, practical steps toward goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Andrea will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a different focus if something isn’t working or blending techniques to address both immediate stresses and longer-term patterns.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Ask about the available session options so you know what will fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work and caregiving duties.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and career concerns, grief, caregiver stress, and related mood issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, plus psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when useful.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including nearly 15 years running a residential substance abuse program at the West Los Angeles VA.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
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