Specialties and training

Andrea specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, using both the Standard Protocol and newer approaches like the Recent and Group Traumatic Episode Protocols (R-TEP/G-TEP). She also works closely with couples and is currently pursuing certification in the Gottman Method. In the coming years, she plans to deepen her work with certifications in Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy.

Why this work matters

Her path to becoming a counselor began with her own healing journey. At 37, Andrea was diagnosed with PTSD. It was through deep therapeutic work—including EMDR—that she experienced the power of post-traumatic growth. That transformation inspired her to become a therapist and help others feel less alone and more empowered in their healing.

Credentials

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana, LMHC #39005585A
• Summa cum laude graduate of Capella University, Bachelor of Science in General Psychology
• 4.0 graduate of Walden University, Master of Science in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
• EMDR trained (EMDRIA-approved training), 2023
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy training starting this year

How clients experience Andrea

Clients appreciate Andrea’s calming presence, empathetic listening, and ability to gently guide them through the healing process at their own pace. She believes trauma doesn’t just affect individuals—it can shape relationships, communication patterns, and emotional connections. Her work is rooted in the belief that with the right support, people can grow through pain and rediscover connection, meaning, and joy.

Appointments

Andrea offers appointments Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM, both in-person and via telehealth.

Outside the therapy room

Outside of the therapy room, Andrea lives with her husband of 29 years on their property, where they’re currently building four cozy cabins as a family project. They have three grown children and three lackadaisical dogs. Andrea loves road trips, the outdoors, and camping, and has a special place in her heart for horses, having been an avid rider in her earlier years.