Andrea Gahagan

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Andrea

Andrea Gahagan is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, mood difficulties, and identity-related matters.

Background and approach

She brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and works with clients struggling with issues such as depression, low self-esteem, body image challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief. Her practice also addresses a range of related concerns including panic, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, substance use, and challenges with communication and commitment.

Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Andrea draws from evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

She adapts conversations and goals to each person’s needs, integrating practical coping skills with exploration of values and strengths. With three years of clinical experience as an LCSW, she supports clients seeking collaborative, tailored care for both mental health and substance use concerns.

Sessions are offered via multiple online formats to fit different lifestyles and preferences, and Andrea works with clients to create a treatment plan that reflects their priorities and pace.

How Andrea’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Andrea uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and skill-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship and supports exploration of values, self-esteem, and identity matters through attentive listening and collaboration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life context. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques from different modalities when that fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Andrea is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from Pennsylvania without commuting, and they allow clients to practice skills and engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Andrea works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem and body image issues, and a variety of mood and impulse-related problems.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Her practice integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to match goals and needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a clinician with mental health and substance use concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Andrea is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania with the license identifier PA LCSW cw021107.

Can clients who speak other languages work with her?

Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as providing services in other languages and is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English