Therapist profile
Andrea Villescas, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Parenting
Continue with AndreaAbout
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Andrea
Andrea Villescas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and parenting. Andrea also works with people facing grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and workplace or career strain.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on clear skills and small, doable steps. Conversations are direct and aimed at helping people manage symptoms and rebuild daily routines.
Andrea pays attention to context. She supports people dealing with first responder issues, veteran and armed forces experiences, multicultural concerns, and discrimination. She also helps with seasonal affective disorder and compassion fatigue that can come from stressful jobs.
Her approach favors concrete tools over abstract talk. People learn ways to notice difficult thoughts, change unhelpful patterns, and try different behaviors between sessions. Practical coaching around career or parenting stress is available alongside therapy techniques.
Sessions are conducted in English and delivered from her Texas practice. Andrea asks people to pick a session option through the sign-up flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first visit. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT and DBT translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes because it focuses on what matters and small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It uses assignments and short practices to change reactions to stress and improve sleep, mood, or daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance; it can help with anger, impulsive behaviors, and overwhelming feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods and practice tasks between sessions so techniques fit the client’s life and needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier when schedules are tight. Online sessions can also allow focused skill practice with written assignments or mindfulness exercises between meetings. Ask about session length and delivery when you use the sign-up flow so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, grief, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach concrete tools and steps.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of behavioral health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentialed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the sign-up flow; the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.