Andrea Engelkens , LCPC

Andrea Engelkens is a licensed Illinois counselor with 16 years of clinical experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and uses an evidence-based approach to help clients identify strengths and build practical skills.

Andrea approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources to manage difficult moments. She works collaboratively to clarify goals, explore patterns related to communication, control, and relationships, and to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including family dynamics, post-traumatic stress, life transitions, and issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and workplace stress.

Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Andrea honors that decision while offering steady support and clear, actionable strategies. Her work emphasizes practical coping tools, improved communication, and a strengths-based perspective to help clients move forward toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each client. Trauma-focused approaches are applied when working with experiences of abuse or post-traumatic stress - these methods help process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life. Skills-based strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression focus on teaching practical tools such as emotion regulation, coping skills, and improved communication to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Andrea works with clients to explore what feels most helpful, considers their goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in care from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support during life changes, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual needs.