Andrea Corson, LCSW

Andrea Corson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 29 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship or family difficulties. She practices in New York and works with clients on practical goals like managing mood, coping with life changes, and improving self-esteem. Andrea writes plainly and listens closely to each person's concerns.

Andrea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to guide sessions. She frames therapy as a collaboration and helps clients set clear, achievable goals together. Sessions often include skill-building, straightforward feedback, and tools to try between meetings.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York and nearly three decades in behavioral health settings. Over that time she has worked with people dealing with trauma, grief, anger, parenting strain, and substance use challenges. That broad experience informs a flexible, practical approach.

In session Andrea balances direction and listening. She can offer guidance, education, or coaching when helpful, and she helps clients identify strengths to build on. The focus is on what will most help a person move forward now.

Sessions can address related concerns such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, life purpose, money worries, pregnancy and childbirth, and smoking or vaping cessation. Andrea aims to make therapy useful and accessible for everyday life.

How Andrea’s approaches translate to online therapy

Andrea often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood because it focuses on practical skills and step-by-step changes.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means sessions are guided by the person’s goals and experiences. That approach creates space for people to set their own priorities while receiving guidance and support.

Choosing the right method is a joint process. Andrea works with each person to decide which approach or combination best fits their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or priorities change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and work in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick reflections, between-session support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family, and life demands.