- Solution focused
- Goal oriented
- Trauma aware
About Andrea
Andrea McLellan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She combines practical, goal-focused methods with attention to deeper family and personal patterns. Andrea emphasizes clear goals and steps so people can see progress in day-to-day life.
Andrea brings 14 years of clinical experience and a background that includes teaching psychology at the university level. She also does forensic consultation related to sexual assault and child abuse for legal teams, which has shaped her understanding of trauma and family harm. That experience informs how she looks at long-standing patterns and safety issues.
Her approach blends solution-focused work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce symptoms and set realistic goals. She also draws on Narrative and Psychodynamic ideas to help people make sense of how earlier experiences shape current behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing appear in her practice when they fit a person's needs.
Andrea often helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also notes specific interest in adoption and foster care matters, abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family concerns.
Outside of her work she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, bird-watching, and camping. She invites prospective clients to consider a short matching process to see if her way of working fits their goals.
How key approaches translate to online work
Andrea often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods in straightforward ways that work well online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, realistic goals and the steps that move a person toward those goals, which can make sessions feel purposeful and efficient.Andrea also draws on Psychodynamic and Narrative ideas when needed to help people understand how past experiences shape present patterns. Finding the right mix is collaborative - the therapist and client talk about goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That partnership helps tailor sessions to the person’s needs and preferences.
If you want online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions. Online work can also allow for flexible scheduling around work, caregiving, or medical needs while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem and body image problems, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-driven, combining solution-focused techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to reduce symptoms and set clear steps forward.
What kind of experience does she have?
Andrea has 14 years of clinical experience and also teaches psychology at a university, alongside doing forensic consultation in cases involving sexual assault and child abuse.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds a California licensed marriage and family therapist credential (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.