Andrea Walker, LICSW, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapist for individuals and families
- Trauma-focused care
- Creative interventions
- Teletherapy available
About Andrea Walker
Andrea Walker is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of professional experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families through a wide range of challenges. She holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW indicating an independent clinical social work license and LCSW denoting a licensed clinical social worker - and is licensed to practice across Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Andrea brings specialized training in Interactive Play Therapy, which enables creative, nonverbal interventions when words are hard to find.
Her clinical focus centers on trauma-informed care, and she provides treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and the effects of abuse and neglect. Andrea works with issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, attachment and dissociation, domestic violence, and adjustment after divorce or other major life changes. She also addresses self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Andrea uses a personalized mix of therapeutic approaches - including cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-focused techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and interactive play and online sand tray methods - to tailor care to each person or family. She emphasizes warm, collaborative work that helps clients practice coping skills, improve communication, and progress toward their goals. Andrea has adapted many tools for online delivery to help bridge the gap between in-person and virtual therapy.
Her clinical focus centers on trauma-informed care, and she provides treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and the effects of abuse and neglect. Andrea works with issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, attachment and dissociation, domestic violence, and adjustment after divorce or other major life changes. She also addresses self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Andrea uses a personalized mix of therapeutic approaches - including cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-focused techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and interactive play and online sand tray methods - to tailor care to each person or family. She emphasizes warm, collaborative work that helps clients practice coping skills, improve communication, and progress toward their goals. Andrea has adapted many tools for online delivery to help bridge the gap between in-person and virtual therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Andrea Walker have?
Andrea Walker has 21 years of experience.
Is Andrea Walker a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: MN LICSW 29212, ND LCSW 4358.
In which languages does Andrea Walker provide therapy?
Andrea Walker provides therapy in English.
Where is Andrea Walker located?
Montana
How can I work with Andrea Walker as my therapist?
You can work with Andrea Walker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Andrea Walker work with international clients?
Andrea Walker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Andrea Walker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Trauma and Stress Work
Andrea Walker integrates several evidence-based methods into online care to address trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, and difficulties with regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - it teaches practical strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and build more effective coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness - it is useful for intense emotions, self-harm behaviors, and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured approach to processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing emotional impact, often supporting recovery from past abuse or sudden loss.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea works with clients to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most, combining methods when that better fits a person or family situation.
Online therapy with Andrea can be delivered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, school, caregiving, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.