- CBT methods
- Narrative work
- Solution-focused steps
About Andrea
Andrea Aurino is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Andrea helps people who are carrying guilt or shame related to family, faith, or relationships understand what those feelings are doing in their lives.
Andrea draws on straightforward, practical methods in session. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories they repeat. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations directed toward small, concrete steps that can change day-to-day life.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Andrea listens for patterns such as abandonment, codependency, or control issues, and then helps the person test different ways of responding. She works with common situations like blended family stress, caregiver strain, divorce and separation, and the emotional effects of adoption and foster care.
Her experience includes supporting people through first responder stress, domestic violence aftermath, and aging or geriatric concerns. Andrea also addresses emptiness, family of origin issues, and communication problems that keep relationships stuck.
People who want a practical approach will find clear takeaways in sessions. Andrea encourages small experiments between meetings, so clients can notice what changes and what stays the same. Her work is focused on helping someone carry less guilt and shame while dealing with everyday responsibilities.
How Andrea's approaches translate to online work
Andrea practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test the thoughts that feed anxiety or guilt. CBT is about changing patterns of thinking and behavior with clear exercises and homework. Narrative Therapy is about putting painful stories into words and then looking for other ways to tell those stories, which can lessen shame and redefine identity. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps sessions practical and forward-moving, concentrating on small, concrete steps that can be tried between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with each person about goals, what feels manageable, and what methods make sense for their situation. Together they decide which approach or combination to try and adjust that plan as needed based on results and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule sessions around caregiving or work. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to make regular sessions more feasible while focusing on the concrete CBT, narrative, and solution-focused tools that make session time useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, and related issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and the stories they tell themselves. Sessions look for small changes that reduce the daily burden of those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
Andrea has 25 years of clinical experience working in Michigan settings. Her practice has included work with people facing midlife transitions, workplace stress, and family difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan. Those are the credential and location details provided.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.