Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Andrea Stocker, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 89643
- NPI
- 1174924435
- Experience
- 10 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
- Depression and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Sex positive practice
About Andrea
Andrea Stocker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of experience in social services. She works with people facing depression, anger, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. Andrea also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her background spans group homes, homeless services, housing programs, a prison setting, and community health. That range gives her practical insight into complex life situations and systems that affect daily functioning. She has experience working with older adults and caregiver stress as well.
Andrea describes her approach as client-centered. She focuses on the whole person and uses practical methods to address real problems. She works with people who identify as LGBTQ+ and those in alternative relationship or BDSM communities without judgment.
In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to reduce distressing thoughts, build coping skills, and help people make changes they want in their lives. Andrea also follows the Health at Every Size model when addressing eating and body image concerns.
Her work emphasizes straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Andrea helps people talk through immediate problems, set achievable goals, and try small, concrete steps between sessions. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
Andrea practices in California as an LCSW and conducts work in English.
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How Andrea’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making plans based on what matters to the person. In an online setting this means sessions start with the client's priorities and set clear, practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. Online work can include short skill practice between sessions and step-by-step behavior changes. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and calm the mind. Practicing brief mindfulness tasks during or between sessions can help with anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will discuss different methods and decide together which fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process often begins with a brief assessment and a shared plan for a few initial sessions to see what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to practice skills where they live and notice real-world effects between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, narrative work, and mindfulness practices to the online setting so the work remains practical and focused on everyday problems.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship issues, depression, anger, anxiety, addiction, grief, ADHD, stress, and life changes among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a client-centered approach and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working across group homes, homeless services, housing programs, a prison setting, and community health.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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