Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Andria Alderfer, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW026348
- NPI
- 1093682601
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Andria 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
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Andria
Andria Alderfer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with five years of professional experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and losses, and struggles with self-esteem. Andria also supports those coping with life changes and addressing guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-love.
She approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. Andria treats clients as the experts on their own story and helps them identify strengths to handle current problems. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep showing up, and small steps that can be tried between meetings.
In sessions she emphasizes clear goals and straightforward tools people can use each day. That often means breaking problems into manageable parts, practicing small behavioral changes, and noticing what gets in the way of progress. Clients can expect direct feedback and concrete options to try at home.
Her background includes five years of clinical work in Pennsylvania settings. Those years have included supporting people through loss, helping them rebuild confidence, and guiding practical coping strategies during life transitions. The emphasis is on useful skills that fit into busy lives.
People considering therapy can expect brief, focused conversations about current concerns and next steps. Andria encourages questions about how sessions will work and what specific focus makes sense for each person.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Andria works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and observable change. One common element is structured skill practice - learning specific coping and behavior strategies, then trying them between meetings to see what helps. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem because it targets daily habits and reactions. Another element is processing loss and painful feelings in focused conversations to help people find manageable ways to carry grief and move forward. That work often combines listening with practical tasks to reduce overwhelm.Choosing the right way to work is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has or hasn't helped before, and preferences for discussing difficult topics. Together they will pick techniques and a pace that fit the person’s life and energy level, adjusting as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use different tools workably from their daily routines, such as practicing skills between sessions and reporting back on what changed.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and coping with life changes, and areas like guilt, forgiveness, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on goals, strengths, and small, doable steps to change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people through grief, confidence building, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How do I begin the process?
Use 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers