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Andrea Aurino

Calm, practical guidance for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
Languages
English

About Andrea

Andrea Aurino is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques into a compassionate, collaborative practice. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the stressors of everyday life.

Background and approach

Her work blends practical skill-building with attention to personal history and current coping needs. Andrea uses narrative and solution-focused methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reframe difficult stories, identify small achievable changes, and reduce unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore family-of-origin concerns, communication and codependency issues, grief related to separation or loss, and the long-term effects of trauma. Andrea’s approach emphasizes collaboration, concrete strategies, and gradual skill development to support emotional healing and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-informed approaches offered online

Andrea commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing practical coping skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Narrative therapy is another strand of her work and helps clients reexamine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships to create new, more empowering perspectives. Solution-focused therapy complements these approaches by concentrating on concrete goals and small, achievable changes that move a person toward their preferred outcomes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea discusses goals, preferences, and current challenges with each client and tailors interventions to fit individual needs, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure that therapy aligns with the client’s values and practical objectives.

Online sessions make these methods accessible through multiple formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity when life is busy or travel is required, and support different communication styles so clients can engage in the way that feels most manageable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Andrea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, and communication difficulties.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with narrative and solution-focused techniques, emphasizing collaboration, practical skill building, and exploration of personal stories.
How long has she been practicing?
Andrea brings 25 years of professional experience to her work, drawing on long-term clinical practice in a variety of life-stage and family issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801077409.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning work together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English