Andrea Manus , LCSW

Andrea Manus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She draws on six years of professional experience to support individuals and families working through attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, fertility and pregnancy-related matters, workplace challenges, and other transitions.

Her perspective is informed by lived experience as a combat-deployed veteran and military family member, which gives her direct insight into the unique pressures of military life. She enjoys supporting service members, veterans, and their families as they work to address invisible wounds, repair relationships, and strengthen roles as partners and parents. Andrea also has a strong interest in parenting work, viewing it as a meaningful journey without a single road map and one of the most significant roles people undertake.

Andrea centers empowerment, compassion, honesty, and mutual respect in her practice. She uses an eclectic mix of research-informed approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring techniques to each person's goals and circumstances. Andrea looks forward to getting to know clients and collaborating on practical, strengths-based steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Andrea Manus

Andrea draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, empathetic listening stance that helps clients explore feelings and build self-awareness. This approach is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change, a practical method for addressing patterns such as stress-related avoidance or difficulty taking steps toward parenting or relationship goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is to tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals. These options support ongoing work on stress, relationships, parenting, and other concerns in a way that fits each client’s life.