Andrea Raasch, LCSW, CSW
Helping people regain steadiness and self-confidence
Details
| Name | Andrea Raasch |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado, Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 29 |
About Andrea
Andrea Raasch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly three decades of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Andrea aims to help clients regain steadiness so they can make clearer decisions and feel more confident.
She views many struggles as tied to a dysregulated nervous system. In sessions she listens for each person’s story and helps them notice how body and mind affect each other.
Background and approach
That practical focus means learning simple regulation skills alongside talking through problems. Andrea draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Trauma-focused methods are part of her approach when past hurts are in the way. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Andrea invites open conversation and says nothing is off limits in discussion.
She encourages clients to find solutions that come from their own values and strengths. Clients can expect short-term strategies and longer-term exploration as needed. Andrea practices from Colorado and brings 29 years of clinical experience to sessions.
She offers help for common life transitions, workplace stress, relationship communication problems, and feelings of isolation or guilt.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Andrea works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrea among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Andrea directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Andrea directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Andrea often blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address how people tell their life stories and how those stories shape daily thoughts and actions. Narrative Therapy helps people name and reframe stories that limit them, while CBT offers clear techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find inner reasons for change and build motivation in small steps. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about taking action toward goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose methods together. Sessions can shift over time as different skills or deeper narrative work become more useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you have a full face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Andrea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She listens to each person’s story and helps them build practical skills for regulation and decision making.
What kind of background and experience does she have?
Andrea has 29 years of clinical experience as a social worker. Her work includes helping people with life transitions, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Colorado. The licence details include CO LCSW and FL LCSW as listed.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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