- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-focused care
About Andrea
Andrea Vadnais is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma with five years of professional experience. She has worked in medical and community settings and has assisted children, adolescents, and parents. Andrea addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes.
Andrea uses practical conversations to help people handle what feels overwhelming. She often draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them.
Her work includes trauma-focused methods when people are dealing with painful past events. Andrea mentions Internal Family Systems as another way she helps people notice different inner parts that influence feelings and behavior. These approaches are used to talk through what keeps someone stuck and to practice new ways of coping.
Andrea has experience in both hospital-related and community settings, and she has supported parents alongside work with young people. She emphasizes the client as the expert in their story and looks for existing strengths to build on. People often start by describing the immediate problem and then work toward clearer patterns and small changes.
Andrea notes that beginning therapy takes courage. She asks clients to take steps at a pace they can manage and to test out what helps in everyday life. Those who are carrying guilt or shame can bring those feelings into sessions to be noticed, named, and addressed through these practical methods.
Therapeutic approaches Andrea uses and online care
Andrea commonly uses attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can help with relationship strain and persistent guilt. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new ways of thinking.She also applies trauma-focused methods when past harm continues to affect day-to-day life. Those methods break down traumatic memories and responses into manageable parts so people can gain more control over triggers and distress. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approach fits their situation and goals, adjusting as needed through regular check-ins and shared decisions.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, because the biography does not list formats explicitly. Many people find online sessions convenient for fitting therapy into work or family routines, allowing for shorter check-ins, less travel, or sessions during a break. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation, while the therapist and client collaborate on what will work best for scheduling and session style.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes, including attachment issues and communication problems.
How does she approach shame or guilt?
She combines attachment-based ideas, CBT, trauma-focused work, and Internal Family Systems to notice and name guilt or shame and to practice different ways of responding.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience working in medical and community settings with children, adolescents, and parents.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.