Andrea Hickle , LCSW

Andrea Hickle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with seven years of professional experience across hospital, school, and private practice settings, as well as macro-level program and systems work. This varied background informs her understanding of how environment, stress, and relationships shape mental health and day-to-day functioning.

She brings focused expertise supporting blended families and foster and adoptive families, guiding them through transitions related to identity, connection, and communication. Building stability, trust, and clearer family dynamics is central to her practice and a persistent passion in her work.

Andrea also works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and career-related challenges. She blends practical strategies with empathic listening to create a warm, open, non-judgmental space where people feel heard and supported. Andrea acknowledges that reaching out for help is an act of bravery and aims to meet individuals where they are and walk alongside them toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Andrea Hickle

Andrea Hickle draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inform her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore their values, relationships, and goals in a supportive environment. It is often useful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and family challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for stress, anxiety, depression, and motivation concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to receive consistent support around work, family responsibilities, or busy schedules, while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor sessions to each individual.