- Trauma informed
- Addiction support
- Identity affirming
About Andrea
Andrea Bercos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and issues around identity and intimacy. He also supports people dealing with trauma, codependency, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Andrea practices in Illinois and offers care in English.
He keeps sessions focused and straightforward. Andrea listens first, then helps clients set practical goals. He uses clear talk, gentle questioning, and steps you can try between meetings. Many people come to him when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
Andrea has worked across community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, public schools, and private practice. That mix informs how he balances safety, real-world solutions, and emotional work. He draws on two decades of hands-on experience with people in crisis and in recovery.
His approach is collaborative. He helps people name patterns, understand how the past affects today, and find small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions usually combine listening, skill-building, and story work to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Starting therapy is often the hardest step, and Andrea emphasizes a steady, nonjudgmental pace. He works to create a warm space where clients are listened to and respected. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a session.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the therapist. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk and make sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term style that helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation when facing addiction or ambivalence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. He adapts techniques based on what the client wants to try and what proves useful in early sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for focused check-ins when a shorter visit is needed. Licensed professionals can use talk-based approaches online just as they do in person, and Andrea draws on his client-centered and skills-based methods to help people apply what they learn to daily life.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is collaborative and straightforward: he listens, helps set goals, and uses talk and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
Andrea has 21 years of experience across community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the public school system, and private practice.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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