- Guilt and shame support
- Anxiety and depression
- Family conflict work
About Andrea
Andrea Engelkens is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Andrea also focuses on concerns like abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace strain.
She works from the view that clients know their own stories and bring strengths into the room. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Andrea helps people name the problem, try small changes, and build tools that fit everyday life.
Her approach is direct and down-to-earth. She talks through what feels stuck and helps people sort priorities. Expect clear, straightforward conversation and attention to what you want to change first.
Andrea draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma responses, anxiety patterns, and depressive symptoms. She supports people dealing with midlife questions, relationship breakups, and struggles around intimacy or sexuality.
She practices in Illinois and provides services in English. Andrea notes that starting therapy takes courage, and she guides people through the initial steps of making a plan and scheduling sessions.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. One approach focuses on practical skills for regulating anxiety and stress - learning short, repeatable strategies to lower arousal and respond differently to triggers. Another approach addresses traumatic memories by helping people develop new ways to understand and manage upsetting reactions and flashbacks.Finding the right approach happens together. Andrea will discuss what’s most important to you, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust as needed. The process is collaborative and paced to your needs and preferences.
The biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, working with a therapist remotely can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue work between in-person visits if that fits your schedule and life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, abandonment, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses straightforward conversations to help name the feeling and its triggers. The work focuses on practical steps and skills to reduce burden over time.
How much experience does she bring?
Andrea has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and depression.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and provides services within that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.