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Andrea Gahagan, LCSW

Warm, tailored therapy for mental health and substance use
  • Warm interactive approach
  • Strengths based support
  • CBT informed strategies

About Andrea Gahagan

Andrea Gahagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania who provides therapy for mental health concerns and substance use disorders. With 3 years of experience, she supports people navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use, and the impact of childhood trauma. She also works with individuals who feel stuck in low self-esteem and who want help improving body image and self-love.

Her style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Andrea aims to create a space where clients feel understood without being reduced to stigmatizing labels. She integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies with person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused methods, helping clients build on what is already working while developing practical tools for change.

Andrea tailors the conversation and treatment plan to each person’s needs, goals, and situation, collaborating to identify clear next steps and meaningful progress over time.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Andrea Gahagan have?

Andrea Gahagan has 3 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Andrea Gahagan a licensed therapist?

Yes. Andrea Gahagan is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License: PA LCSW cw021107.

In which languages does Andrea Gahagan provide therapy?

Andrea Gahagan provides therapy in English.

Where is Andrea Gahagan located?

Andrea Gahagan is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Andrea Gahagan as my therapist?

You can work with Andrea Gahagan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on your needs and what is available.

Does Andrea Gahagan work with international clients?

No. Andrea Gahagan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Andrea Gahagan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical therapy tools, adapted for online care

Andrea Gahagan draws from approaches that emphasize both understanding and action. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, respectful space where clients can explore what they are feeling and what they want to change, which can be especially helpful when self-esteem feels low or life feels overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. It can help clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new coping strategies for concerns like stress, anxiety, and mood-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering practical tools when feelings are intense or difficult to manage.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrea works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts the pace and focus so sessions fit the client’s needs over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to keep support consistent. Andrea offers sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexible options to connect in ways that fit their schedule and comfort level.

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