Andrea Dilley-Frame is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 20 years of experience.
01About Andrea
Andrea Dilley-Frame is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and addictions. Her work is practical and direct, aimed at easing daily stress and improving how people manage tough emotions and relationships.
Andrea keeps sessions grounded and straightforward. She listens for patterns that cause recurring pain, like attachment wounds or family of origin issues.
Background and approach
Then she helps people try different ways of responding so they can feel less stuck and more in control. Her approach draws on several methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and dialectical skills for managing intense emotions. She also uses attachment-based ideas to understand relational patterns and motivational interviewing when people are ready to make life changes.
These methods are adapted to each person’s needs rather than used as a rigid formula. Clients can expect calm, honest conversation and clear steps to practice between sessions. Andrea often focuses on communication problems, codependency, and workplace stress when they come up in therapy.
She works with issues like self-harm, personality and mood disorders, and substance use with attention to safety and practical next steps. Sessions aim to build coping skills, reduce symptoms, and strengthen the person’s ability to handle future challenges. Andrea partners with people to set realistic goals and to find approaches that fit their everyday life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701004593 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1669608089 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Andrea lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Workplace issues
Methods Andrea names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Andrea names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Andrea commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in session. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and it can be useful for impulsive behaviors and self-harm urges.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This helps people understand why they repeat certain behaviors in relationships and how to shift those patterns. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adapt methods as the work progresses.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, brief support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let licensed professionals provide ongoing care that fits into everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Andrea address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and addictions, plus related issues like attachment problems, codependency, and workplace stress.
What is her style in therapy?
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, learning skills, and trying concrete steps between appointments.
How long has she practiced?
Andrea has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and substance-related issues.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia, holding the credential VA LPC as listed.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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