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Andrea Coulter

Warm, collaborative counseling with practical tools

About Andrea

Andrea Coulter brings 12 years of clinical counseling experience and holds licensure as an LCPC and LCMHC, with registration numbers IL LCPC 180011415 and VT LCMHC 068.0135265.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with warmth and compassion while also offering gentle challenge to encourage growth, helping clients build practical skills and insights to move toward the life they want. Andrea emphasizes a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and co-creating a plan that fits each individual's goals and circumstances.

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and LGBT-related matters. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, addiction, dissociation, family-of-origin and family problems, domestic violence, and coping with life changes such as separation or disaster.

Andrea draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, placing particular value on the therapeutic alliance as a foundation for change. Based in Vermont, she accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to fit varied schedules.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit and then schedule according to her availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Andrea integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and adjusting to life changes by focusing on meaningful direction rather than symptom elimination alone. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help when working with abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship struggles. Attachment work often focuses on improving emotional connection and understanding relational responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process; Andrea works with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their goals, history, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive to progress and changing needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexibility around work, caregiving, or geography. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into daily life, while permitting licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed methods in ways that suit each client's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach blends warmth and compassion with appropriate challenge, emphasizing collaboration and building practical tools to support personal goals.
What is Andrea's professional background and experience?
Andrea has 12 years of experience as a therapist and integrates multiple psychotherapeutic methods to meet clients' needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as an IL LCPC with number 180011415 and as a VT LCMHC with number 068.0135265, and practices from Vermont.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and can she see clients abroad?
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer for therapy?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.