Therapist profile
Andrea Manus, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Relationship strain
About Andrea
Andrea Manus is a Tennessee licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and life changes.
Andrea draws on her experience as a combat-deployed veteran and a military family member to understand the pressures that come with military life. She talks with service members, veterans, and people connected to the military about relationship strain and the day-to-day effects of deployment and relocation. She frames these conversations around practical ways to rebuild trust, manage role changes, and cope with transitions.
Parents are a particular focus for her practice. She works with individuals who are juggling child-rearing, work, and the emotional load that comes with parenting. Sessions often include problem-solving around routines, communication with co-parents, and ways to strengthen confidence in difficult moments.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with techniques from motivational interviewing and solution-focused work. That means she listens first, helps people clarify what matters most, and looks for small, doable changes that move things forward. She uses straightforward language and direct feedback rather than clinical jargon.
People come to her for help with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation issues, fertility or pregnancy challenges, workplace stress, money worries, and feelings of isolation. Andrea aims to work collaboratively on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach prioritize understanding your concerns and naming practical goals you want to work on. Motivational interviewing is about exploring your reasons for change and boosting motivation. In a session she will ask open questions, reflect back what she hears, and help you identify small next steps that feel doable. Solution-focused therapy zeros in on what is already working and on short-term, concrete changes. This approach encourages trying one or two specific strategies between meetings to see what helps. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss options with you, notice what resonates, and adapt methods based on your goals and preferences. Expect the therapist to check in about what is helping and to adjust the plan over time. Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or other commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session feels difficult and reduce the need to travel to appointments. The focus remains on practical changes you can use between sessions and on methods that fit your daily life.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered with practical techniques from motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy. She listens first, helps set goals, and looks for small, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs her work with military-connected clients and parents.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and practices in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The site matching step will list available session types.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is available through the platform during onboarding.
How do I begin or schedule a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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