Great therapist!
Andrea Watson, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Andrea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Andrea. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California and Tennessee
Recent reviews
I’m am very pleased with her on how to view things to a different perspective kinda like cleaning your glasses seeing things more clearly has given me tips on how to do certain things helped me discover ways of helping me be more social very appreciated that she came along in my life have someone who I can just tell all my problems and have someone who can just listen to me
More about Andrea
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Hello, let me introduce myself.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2018, and I have licenses in Tennessee and California.
My therapy style would be described as warm, with acceptance and understanding. Treating all clients with the respect, compassion, empathy, and positive regard. Incorporating a clients life experiences, personal beliefs and values, and their perspective into treatment and assisting in building insight and skills to handle any concern or opportunity.
My theoretical orientation would be described as eclectic (leaning on Cognitive behavioral therapy, but also incorporating solution focused therapy, psychodynamic, narrative, existential, structural family therapy, to name a few.) because I believe that there are benefits from having the ability to offer different techniques that work for my client’s needs.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of individual concerns and opportunities. Which I feel make me uniquely suited to help with depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, life, and career transitions. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse move forward in their lives by reshaping certain patterns of interaction into healthier ones.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Andrea Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477962306.
- LMFT · California · 106692 · Expires May 2026
- LMFT · Tennessee · 1717 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Andrea Watson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Great therapist!
I’m am very pleased with her on how to view things to a different perspective kinda like cleaning your glasses seeing things more clearly has given me tips on how to do certain things helped me discover ways of helping me be more social very appreciated that she came along in my life have someone who I can just tell all my problems and have someone who can just listen to me
She’s a great listener and presses
Dr. Watson is so helpful to me. I feel free to talk to her in a way that doesn't hold anything back. She see's patterns that need to shift and guides me on how to do that. I'm so grateful for her!
Andrea is Great !! Easy to talk too and very knowledgeable
Andrea is great! She listens to me and is very thoughtful. I love the way she makes me think about things and challenges me to figure things out with her help. She gives me "homework " so I can learn and grow during the week. She is a great fit for me and what I'm experiencing in my life right now! Truthfully, I don't know how I would make it through my very challenging life right now without her guidance and encouragement!!
Andrea has helped me immensely through our sessions. She makes me feel very comfortable, but doesn't let me get away with anything. Definitely my best therapy experience.
Andrea was able to connect with me and guide me through a dark period in my life. I felt she was genuine and empathetic and utilized all the resources availble in order to help me and my partner. I was extremely nervous about online therapy but Andrea managed to work with any technical difficulties that may have risen from it. Thank you Andrea for being part of my healing process.
Andrea made me feel welcome and safe, never challenged my identity, and connected with me on a personal level. I'm very happy to have tried BetterHelp and received her help.
Absolutely Wonderful!
Dr. Watson is fantastic. She has a wonderful ability to think through what is being stated to her and get to the heart of the challenge you are experiencing. She has a way to also make you think about the reasons for decisions you're making and thus, identify potential solutions to change.
Andrea saved me.
Thank you for your amazing service
Andrea is the best! She always listens & gives the best advice & solutions possible. After talking with her I always feel better & more positive
I love Andrea but it looks like I need more than what she can offer. I need an actual doctor to get the paperwork I need for work.
Andrea is amazing, she listens and understand my concerns and my needs.
Andrea is as wonderful in her listening ear as well as in her supportive advice and suggestions. I appreciate her immensely and feel so grateful to have placed with her through BetterHelp. Andrea has indeed given me better help than I’ve received elsewhere before.
Andrea has the tools to Guide you thru whatever situation you are in and has a keen ability of leveling with you and guiding and providing resources that improve the outcomes of your actions. She has been amazing mr for me and I recommend her to anyone who has been hesitant to see a therapist or think there is no one who will understand me
Talking with Andrea is like talking to a friend that’s non biased and honest with her opinions. I appreciate her wisdom and experience.
Frequently asked questions
Does Andrea Watson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Andrea Watson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Andrea Watson speak?
Andrea Watson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Andrea Watson have?
Andrea Watson has 5 years of experience.
Where is Andrea Watson licensed to practice?
Andrea Watson is licensed to practice in California and Tennessee.
Does Andrea Watson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Andrea Watson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Andrea Watson offer?
Andrea Watson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Andrea Watson?
Andrea Watson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Andrea Watson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.