Andrea is very supportive and responsive. I like all the different coping skills she's been helping me with.
Andrea Walker, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Andrea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Andrea. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Dakota, Minnesota, and 1 more
Recent reviews
After a chaotic and abusive relationship, I knew I needed help and I wasn’t sure where to go or who to ask. After reading about Andrea Walker’s profile, I made an appt and took my first step to reclaiming my life and identity back. If you’re searching for help during a traumatic experience or a way to process trauma, I would recommend Andrea over and over.
More about Andrea
- 21 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LICSW
I am an adult, adolescent and family therapist with 20 years of experience. I am licensed in Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota and have additional certification in Interactive Play Therapy which allows for creative interventions when it is difficult to find the words to express yourself.
I provide treatment for a variety of disorders and specialize in trauma therapy. My approach to treatment is providing personalized approaches including creative interventions to help individuals heal in a safe, warm, and collaborative environment. Many of my clients have uncertainty and confusion about how treatment will impact their futures. My goal is to help you navigate through those questions and help you find the best treatment approach for you and your needs.
I have experience with a variety of challenge areas including the effects of abuse sustained in childhood, victims of psychological, sexual & physical abuse, victims of domestic violence, victims of neglect, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, behavior management, attachment issues, personality disorders, and persons affected by divorce.
I provide several options for therapeutic techniques and interventions that assist you in moving through your treatment as smoothly as possible while finding ways to practice coping skills, communicate, and heal in a safe and calming environment. As online treatment has become more accessible over the last few years, I have developed and accessed many online tools and interventions that help bridge the gap between in person and online therapy.
My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT & trauma focused), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, on-line sand tray and interactive play therapy techniques.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you as you look towards the next steps in your journey!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- 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
Licenses
Andrea Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881775039.
- LCSW · North Dakota · 4358 · Expires December 2025
- LICSW · Minnesota · 29212 · Expires January 2026
- LCSW · Montana · BBH-LCSW-LIC-57344 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Andrea Walker
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Andrea is very supportive and responsive. I like all the different coping skills she's been helping me with.
After a chaotic and abusive relationship, I knew I needed help and I wasn’t sure where to go or who to ask. After reading about Andrea Walker’s profile, I made an appt and took my first step to reclaiming my life and identity back. If you’re searching for help during a traumatic experience or a way to process trauma, I would recommend Andrea over and over.
She’s so sweet and comes up with good solutions
I have only had a couple of sessions with Andrea but I feel like I know her, she understand me and she helps ground me. She is very helpful and I am truly happy for her assistance. She is a blessing! I would absolutely recommend her!
I actually just recommended the service to a friend due to how this has helped me so far, I’m still very new but in only two sessions I’ve found small ways to try and improve lots of bad habits I have throughout the day and other ways to try improving my mental well being, I’d have to say my short experience here so far has been great and I would love to continue for the foreseeable future
Andrea is absolutely amazing and a true gift. I don't know what I would do without her during this troubling time in my life. What a blessing she and Betterhelp are!!!
Andrea is great! She gets me and her therapy has helped me evolve.
Andrea is great at being flexible with my schedule. She has listened to very difficult parts in my life and helped me remember what I have covered up. She is always there when I need her and gives me support when I am hard on myself.
Andrea is absolutely wonderful!! I appreciate her probably more than she will ever know. She got me out of one of my darkest moments in life, got me more stable, and now working through some traumas. She is absolutely wonderful!
Andrea is great at listening and evaluating .my triggers while offering solutions
She is responsive, respectful, and knowledgeable. Just what I need.
Very knowledgeable and respectful, a great listener while providing valuable insight and feedback.
Andrea is very "there" and pays attention to my complicated story and life.
She's great and took the time to hear the back story for reference.
Andrea has been absolutely wonderful, nothing short of spectacular. She listens, is objective, and has my back. It has been helpful to work through current dilemmas that are a barrier for me to even function or work, and I look forward to continue working with her through childhood traumas. I appreciate how well she messages in the chat, and sends ‘homework’ for me to work on that I took part in assigning, like setting a goal to try to shower every other day for not only little bits of joy (I like water) and improving my hygiene when it is difficult to care about. Everyday it takes work to even get out of bed, but I believe between my medications and therapy, I will get there someday to a 0 (or at least super low) on my PHQ-9!
She's attentive, follows through, she listens and responds with ideas
Frequently asked questions
Does Andrea Walker offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Andrea Walker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Andrea Walker speak?
Andrea Walker speaks English.
How many years of experience does Andrea Walker have?
Andrea Walker has 21 years of experience.
Where is Andrea Walker licensed to practice?
Andrea Walker is licensed to practice in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.
Does Andrea Walker accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Andrea Walker does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Andrea Walker offer?
Andrea Walker offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Andrea Walker?
Andrea Walker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Andrea Walker?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.