Andrea Engelkens helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes.
01About Andrea
Andrea Engelkens helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens carefully. Andrea acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady support through early steps.
Andrea brings 16 years of professional experience to her work. She treats each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer ways to handle daily problems.
Background and approach
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Andrea asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people test new ways of coping. She pays attention to how patterns of thought and behavior affect mood and relationships.
Andrea is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC, which means she practices under that credential in the state. She uses that background to guide treatment planning and to help people set realistic goals for change. People meet Andrea by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging when that fits their life.
She helps clients decide which format works best and adjusts methods as progress is made. The first step is a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007172 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1841330669 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach involves practical skills to reduce anxiety and increase coping - learning specific breathing, grounding, and problem-solving techniques to use when stress spikes. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and its effects by building safety, naming painful experiences, and developing tools to reduce their day-to-day impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process aims to be flexible rather than fixed, with regular check-ins on what is helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins, quick skills practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to get care around work, family responsibilities, or differing energy levels.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, highlights strengths, and helps people try new coping strategies they can use day to day.
What is her professional background?
Andrea has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people through emotional and relational challenges. She emphasizes building on each person’s existing strengths.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed with the credential IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Andrea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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