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Andrea Dugas, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed social worker supporting relationships and life changes
  • Family and relationship focus
  • Trauma and grief support
  • Flexible session options

About Andrea Dugas

Andrea Dugas is a licensed social worker practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of professional experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and has built a practice focused on helping people navigate difficult family conflicts, recover from trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and major life changes.

Andrea works from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story, and she centers clients strengths as the foundation for change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical support, and respect for each person’s knowledge about their life. She acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and affirms the effort involved in reaching out for help.

In sessions Andrea aims to create a steady, respectful space where clients can explore challenges, build coping strategies, and move toward the goals that matter most to them. She encourages small steps and values the strengths clients bring as they work through transitions and loss.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Andrea Dugas have?

Andrea Dugas has 14 years of professional experience.

Is Andrea Dugas a licensed therapist?

Yes. Andrea holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her license details are PA LCSW CW022344 and AL LICSW 5951C.

In which languages does Andrea Dugas provide therapy?

Andrea provides therapy in English.

Where is Andrea Dugas located?

Andrea is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Andrea Dugas as my therapist?

You can work with Andrea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Andrea Dugas work with international clients?

Andrea Dugas does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Andrea Dugas 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea uses evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients clarify values, build practical skills, and shift patterns that contribute to stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to identify what matters most and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often useful for navigating life transitions, grief, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood, and relationship challenges. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who feel stuck or ambivalent about change by exploring personal motivations and strengthening commitment to goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adapt techniques over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Andrea offers online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work, family, and everyday demands. These formats provide flexibility and allow licensed professionals like Andrea to meet clients where they are, supporting consistent progress even when life is busy or circumstances change.

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