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Andrea McLellan

Andrea McLellan, LMFT

Therapist · California · 14+ years of experience

Practical, goal-focused therapy with deep awareness

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At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 51616
NPI
1366634495

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  • Goal-driven care
  • Family systems focus
  • 14 years experience

About Andrea

Andrea McLellan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who blends practical, goal-focused work with deeper exploration of the causes behind emotional pain. She emphasizes awareness as the first step toward change and helps people identify the roots of their distress. Her style favors clear goals and concrete steps so people can see progress early in therapy.

Andrea draws on 14 years of clinical experience and teaches psychology at a university. She also performs forensic consultation related to sexual assault and child abuse for court-dependent cases. That work has shaped her attention to how family patterns and past harms influence current problems.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and issues related to aging and geriatric care. She pays attention to how long-term family dynamics and trauma can affect behavior and mood over time.

Andrea uses approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic ideas. She prefers straightforward sessions that set realistic goals and practice new skills between meetings.

Outside of work she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, bird-watching, camping, and time at the beach. She also notes particular experience working with first responders and others exposed to repeated or intense stress reactions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches in online care

Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger. Solution-Focused work zeroes in on small, realistic goals and steps that build momentum and reduce distress quickly.

She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need skills for emotion regulation and tolerating stress. DBT techniques teach practical ways to manage intense feelings and improve relationships over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know available formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, support shorter check-ins when time is tight, and allow people to use video or audio as they prefer. Many find that working this way lets them practice skills in real life between sessions and keeps therapy practical and goal-oriented.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help people address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and many other concerns including aging and geriatric issues.

What is her general approach to therapy?

She uses practical, goal-focused work that also examines underlying causes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and identifying patterns that keep problems going.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 14 years of clinical experience, teaches psychology at a university, and does forensic consultation involving sexual assault and child abuse in court-related cases.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment 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 this therapist?

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