Andrea Amprey, LCSW-C

Andrea Amprey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with thirty years of experience helping people who are struggling with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, major life transitions, and compassion fatigue. She speaks plainly and treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Andrea aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and affirming.

Her sessions focus on what the person needs right now. Andrea listens to understand each person's situation, then shapes the conversation and plan to fit those needs. She works to build motivation, restore confidence, and help people find practical ways to cope with change and stress.

Over three decades in practice have given her repeated exposure to substance use concerns and trauma-related problems. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions balance direct skill work with time to reflect and process feelings.

Andrea practices in Maryland as an LCSW-C and offers therapy in English. Her style is compassionate and straightforward, focused on helping people make steady progress. She encourages those who are ready to begin to take the next step and reach out to learn more.

Background and approach detail is available when you start the intake process, and Andrea will work collaboratively to create a plan that fits day-to-day life and personal goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes structured skill building to improve coping, motivation, and day-to-day functioning; this helps people manage cravings, reduce stress, and build healthier routines. Another approach centers on processing trauma and painful memories at a manageable pace, helping people reduce the hold those experiences have on current behavior and sense of self.

Choosing the right approach is a team process. Andrea will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make attending sessions easier to fit into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between in-person visits. It can also offer options like sessions without video when that better suits a person's needs. A licensed professional will discuss practical arrangements and help you choose the format that best fits your routine and goals.