Andrea Watson, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT supporting relationships and life transitions
- Relationship and family therapy
- Evidence-informed approaches
- Flexible online sessions
About Andrea Watson
Andrea Watson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings a warm, empathetic approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, family dynamics, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and related life changes. She blends evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance, honoring each person’s values, beliefs, and life experiences while helping them build practical insight and skills to address current concerns.
Andrea draws from several therapeutic models to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. This flexible orientation allows her to offer a range of interventions for issues such as addictions, parenting and relationship struggles, abandonment and blended-family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, coping after trauma or loss, and challenges related to ADHD or chronic stress.
Known for treating people with compassion and positive regard, Andrea works collaboratively to reshape unhelpful patterns and strengthen healthier ways of relating. She is licensed to practice as an LMFT in Tennessee and California and has five years of professional experience working in the mental health field.
Andrea draws from several therapeutic models to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. This flexible orientation allows her to offer a range of interventions for issues such as addictions, parenting and relationship struggles, abandonment and blended-family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, coping after trauma or loss, and challenges related to ADHD or chronic stress.
Known for treating people with compassion and positive regard, Andrea works collaboratively to reshape unhelpful patterns and strengthen healthier ways of relating. She is licensed to practice as an LMFT in Tennessee and California and has five years of professional experience working in the mental health field.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Andrea Watson have?
Andrea Watson has 5 years of experience.
Is Andrea Watson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are TN LMFT 1717 and CA LMFT 106692.
In which languages does Andrea Watson provide therapy?
Andrea Watson provides therapy in English.
Where is Andrea Watson located?
Andrea Watson is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Andrea Watson as my therapist?
You can work with Andrea Watson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Andrea Watson work with international clients?
Andrea Watson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Andrea Watson 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 for Online Care and What They Offer
Andrea incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and learn practical strategies for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where a focus on values can guide change.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which targets the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges by teaching skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and develop effective coping strategies.
Client-Centered Therapy is another key element of Andrea’s work, emphasizing a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their own perspective and build self-directed growth. This approach is helpful when creating a safe space for processing emotions and making decisions about relationships, parenting, or career shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques, and Andrea tailors interventions to fit individual circumstances.
Online therapy with Andrea is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to receive consistent support around scheduling, geographic constraints, and changing life demands while maintaining a focus on effective, goal-oriented work.