Andrea Ziebell, LMFT

Andrea Ziebell is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, trauma, and major life changes. She writes and talks with clients in plain language so they can understand their symptoms and choices. Andrea aims to create a respectful space where people can speak freely and feel heard.

She uses practical tools to address problems. That may include simple homework, journaling, breathing and mindfulness practices, or step-by-step plans to manage strong emotions. Andrea often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.

Sessions are collaborative. Andrea listens first, then tailors an approach based on each person’s needs and goals. She also offers solution-focused strategies when people want clear, short-term steps to move forward. Motivational interviewing techniques are available for those working through substance issues or motivation challenges.

Andrea has 15 years of clinical experience in California and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her past roles include work in inpatient and outpatient settings and supporting people affected by abuse, neglect, substance use, and legal-system stressors.

She can help with caregiving strain, communication problems, midlife transitions, and coping after cancer or medical challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Andrea focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions to feel steadier in daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Andrea often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. CBT focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, or change behaviors.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and validation. This approach helps people feel understood first, then move toward goals at their own pace. Mindfulness therapy is another option she offers to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with each person about their goals, habits, and preferences and then suggest one or a mix of methods. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break from work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or when people prefer not to be on camera. These options can make it easier to keep therapy consistent around family and work commitments.