Therapist profile
Andrea Coulter, LCPC, LCMHC
Licensed counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Andrea
Andrea Coulter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Vermont with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Her work also includes attention to bipolar symptoms and intimacy-related struggles.
Andrea uses clear, practical conversations to help people sort through what is happening at home. She listens for patterns from family of origin and attachment history. She offers direct feedback and will challenge unhelpful habits when needed. Sessions aim to identify simple skills clients can use between meetings.
Her background blends talk therapy with skills-based methods. Andrea draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to understand how early relationships shape current worries.
People contact her about caregiver stress, codependency, abandonment issues, and problems that follow divorce or separation. She also supports those affected by substance use, domestic violence, dissociation, and first responder stress. Andrea pays attention to how family dynamics show up in everyday routines and choices.
She works with adults who want practical tools and clearer thinking about relationship patterns. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on what can change now. To begin, readers select the online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How Andrea’s approaches translate to online work
A short description of a few methods gives a sense of how sessions are structured. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and clarify values, then try small behavior changes that match those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and helps people experiment with different ways of relating.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses, mixing skills practice with deeper reflection when needed.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a workday. It also lets people keep consistent contact while managing caregiving duties or geographical distance. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Vermont
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps with family problems, family of origin issues, caregiving stress, and conflicts that affect daily life. Parenting strain and relationship tension are part of her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines talk therapy with practical skills. Andrea listens, reflects attachment patterns, and sometimes offers direct challenges to unhelpful routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has 12 years of experience as a practicing counselor. That experience includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds IL LCPC and VT LCMHC credentials and practices from Vermont. Those are the listed licensure details.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients according to the profile.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen billing arrangement.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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