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Andrea Carin, LICSW

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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Andrea. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

Andrea is terrific! She's attentive, supportive, is a great listener, make me feel comfortable, validates my feelings and provides provides real life examples. I wasn't sure what to expect with this experience but Andrea has provided a safe space which means a great deal.

Reviewed November 2023

Andrea is caring, insightful and intuitive, a great listener. She has a lot of compassion, offers gentle guidance and is just a wonderful person to talk with.

Reviewed June 2023

More about Andrea

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

Hello there! I am glad you are here and welcome to BetterHelp. My name is Andrea Carin, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota and have a wide range of experience with individual, family, and adolescent counseling. I became a therapist because I have always enjoyed working with people and felt the desire to be a helping influence that would make a positive difference in people’s lives. A supportive and trusting connection are the most important ingredients to the therapy relationship and I make them my priority. I believe in the power of seeing the positive possibilities in life, and am focused on identifying people’s strengths and seeing the greater potential in each individual. In my practice, I like to establish a “down to earth” approach along with instilling humor and warmth, which I feel allows for the most beneficial therapeutic connection.

I have a strengths-based, solutions-focused, approach that allows me to work well with any age range and a variety of challenges. My background as a therapist is comprehensive and driven by my founding belief that we inherently have the power to create the lives we want with more happiness, ease, and clarity. As part of my practice, I believe in the transformative power of appreciation, meditation, deep breathing techniques, yoga, visualization, and other life-affirming activities, such as spending time with animals and being in nature.



In my work with people, I have had extensive experience, both personally and professionally navigating ADHD, generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions/changes. I’ve worked with clients for 19+ years to help them find whatever it is they are looking for in their life journeys and I consider it an honor to be a part of the process.

Areas of Experience

• Anxiety/stress

• ADHD

• Changing Negative Thought Patterns

• Life transitions/Trauma

• Self-esteem

• Relationships

• Teens/Youths

• Parenting issues

Years of Experience: 19+

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue Adoption and Foster Care Blended Family Issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Life purpose Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Andrea Carin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063049617.

  • LICSW · Minnesota · 16915 · Expires May 2026

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Andrea Carin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Comfortable Caring Listens Recommend Great listener Grateful Insightful Understanding

Andrea is terrific! She's attentive, supportive, is a great listener, make me feel comfortable, validates my feelings and provides provides real life examples. I wasn't sure what to expect with this experience but Andrea has provided a safe space which means a great deal.

Reviewed November 2023

Andrea is caring, insightful and intuitive, a great listener. She has a lot of compassion, offers gentle guidance and is just a wonderful person to talk with.

Reviewed June 2023

A caring, straightforward, and wonderful person. She will always tell you what you need to hear in a respectful manner, and she will always listen with an open mind.

Reviewed January 2023

Andrea is an amazing therapist. I’ve been in therapy for over six months with her. I come from an African American family and I’ve been able to work through my family issues with Andrea. She listens to me and also makes me aware of things I could work on. She is honest and that really helped me learn so much about myself!! I’m sooo grateful

Reviewed July 2022

I am still early in on therapy, but Andrea is clearly an incredibly competent therapist. She listens and is incredibly insightful. She offers great tips and I feel comfortable exploring myself and my emotions with her. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with her.

Reviewed July 2022

LOVE U

Reviewed May 2022

Andrea is caring and has an ability to understand me that no other therapist has.

Reviewed August 2021

She is an excellent counsellor and has helped me finding the pathways that work for me in a very short period of time. She is very understanding and knowledgeable, I never once felt hesitation in opening up or exploring where I might be coming from. I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with her and I've discovered so much already.

Reviewed July 2021

Life changing experience! My life has changed for the better using the lessons she has thought me. Way better! Not always easy or fun, but totally worth it. Andrea is seriously talented counselor!

Reviewed April 2021

Andrea has a no-nonsense style that is straight to the point and was much needed. She listens well and has great advice and great assignments that pushed me to do what I knew I had to do for myself. I highly recommend Andrea!

Reviewed April 2021

I enjoy how she has opened my mind up in so many ways to thjnk differently

Reviewed March 2021

Andrea was a huge help to me getting better in a time where I had found a pretty unhealthy perspective and way of thinking in my life. She's kind, funny, and had plenty of good techniques to practice during the week that helped me get started down a better path. Highly recommend - thanks Andrea!

Reviewed February 2021

Andrea was great to work with! She was very understanding of what I was going through and helped give me a better perspective and mindset. I felt uncomfortable at first because I never really opened up to anyone about my problems, but I just felt that talking with Andrea I knew I could trust her and she made me feel a lot more comfortable.

Reviewed November 2020

Andrea helped me greatly through a tough transition in my life when I wasn’t feeling like myself. Her methods are soothing and gentle. I felt very comfortable and trusted her. I felt as though Andrea helped me reconnect with myself and allowed me to find ways to change my thinking. I took a lot away from the experience.

Reviewed November 2020

Andrea has been very good to work with. She keeps me in line and gives me things to work on. All in all a positive experience.

Reviewed November 2020

Andrea is fabulous. She is a great listener but also offers a lot of insight. She also utilized helpful tools. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat.

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Andrea Carin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Andrea Carin 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 Carin speak?

Andrea Carin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Andrea Carin have?

Andrea Carin has 18 years of experience.

Where is Andrea Carin licensed to practice?

Andrea Carin is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Andrea Carin accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Andrea Carin accepts 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 Carin offer?

Andrea Carin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Andrea Carin?

Andrea Carin 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 Carin?

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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