About Andrea
Andrea Ellis is a Maryland-based therapist who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. She brings three years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to make each conversation respectful and compassionate. She focuses on common and painful concerns like trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and problems with sleep.
She also helps people who struggle with ADHD symptoms, low self-esteem, and obsessions or compulsions related to OCD.
How Andrea works
Relationship and intimacy-related issues and parenting strain are among the areas she addresses in individual sessions. Her approach is practical and tailored. Andrea listens first, then suggests ways to try that match a person’s life and goals.
Treatment plans are adjusted as people notice what helps and what doesn’t. Sessions are designed to be straightforward and goal oriented. Conversations often include skills to manage overwhelming feelings, steps to improve sleep and daily routines, and ways to reduce anxiety or compulsive behaviors.
She also supports people through the stages of grief and life change. Andrea emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and clear communication. She encourages small, concrete steps so progress feels achievable.
People who want a supportive, structured approach to managing stress, mood, or intrusive behaviors may find her style a good fit.
What Andrea works with
The areas below are the ones Andrea selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- ADHD
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and practical change. One common approach emphasizes managing anxiety with hands-on strategies like breathing, pacing activities, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce stress and worry. Another approach targets obsessive or compulsive behaviors through gradual exposure and response changes, helping people reduce rituals and regain control over daily routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match their needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She aims to keep sessions focused and actionable so progress is easy to see.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video works well for in-depth conversations, phone can be easier when video is not convenient, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing, shorter interactions. These options make it possible to fit therapy into work breaks, travel days, or busy family schedules while keeping care consistent.
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