About Andrea
I grew up in Northern Indiana and graduated from Anderson University in Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After receiving my Master's Degree in Professional Psychology at Geneva College in Pennsylvania, I moved to Florida.
I became a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor in November 2000, and in 2002 I opened a private practice counseling children diagnosed with chronic medical conditions. In 2010 I joined the University of South Florida's Silver Child Development Center, counseling children and their families. There I worked with a team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Medical School Residents and a Speech & Language Pathologist to improve our clients' mental and behavioral health.
During my time at USF, I was involved in a federally-funded research study providing cognitive-behavioral therapy to adolescents diagnosed with HIV and depression. In addition, I have been a facilitator for the University of Phoenix since March 2011, instructing a Foundations of Psychology course. Both of these academic roles have been enlightening and beneficial in my therapeutic practices.
After living in the Sunshine State for nearly 16 years, my husband and I decided to head to the mountains, where we can continue to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities as well as a more urban lifestyle. In preparation for our move, I obtained my License in Professional Counseling in the State of Colorado in January 2010. We relocated to Denver in January 2012 and I opened my private practice. I also lead a support group for GLBTQ youth at a local drop-in center. My special interests are in helping my clients manage adoption issues, depression, Asperger's Disorder, family communication, anxiety, behavior problems, and chronic medical conditions.
I became a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor in November 2000, and in 2002 I opened a private practice counseling children diagnosed with chronic medical conditions. In 2010 I joined the University of South Florida's Silver Child Development Center, counseling children and their families. There I worked with a team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Medical School Residents and a Speech & Language Pathologist to improve our clients' mental and behavioral health.
During my time at USF, I was involved in a federally-funded research study providing cognitive-behavioral therapy to adolescents diagnosed with HIV and depression. In addition, I have been a facilitator for the University of Phoenix since March 2011, instructing a Foundations of Psychology course. Both of these academic roles have been enlightening and beneficial in my therapeutic practices.
After living in the Sunshine State for nearly 16 years, my husband and I decided to head to the mountains, where we can continue to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities as well as a more urban lifestyle. In preparation for our move, I obtained my License in Professional Counseling in the State of Colorado in January 2010. We relocated to Denver in January 2012 and I opened my private practice. I also lead a support group for GLBTQ youth at a local drop-in center. My special interests are in helping my clients manage adoption issues, depression, Asperger's Disorder, family communication, anxiety, behavior problems, and chronic medical conditions.