Andrea Ziebell

Andrea Ziebell is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and major life changes. She aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and be heard. Her approach centers on understanding what a person needs and shaping sessions around those goals.

Andrea listens closely and offers practical options people can try between sessions. That might include learning skills to manage symptoms, practicing communication techniques, keeping a journal, or building a personalized wellness plan. She can suggest homework when it fits, or keep sessions focused on conversation if that feels better.

With 15 years of experience working in California settings, Andrea has worked in both inpatient and outpatient treatment environments and with people affected by substance use and legal problems. She draws on those experiences when helping people navigate recovery and life transitions. Her credential is LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Andrea uses a mix of methods to meet different needs. Common tools she draws on include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to manage stress, and solution-focused tactics to build concrete steps forward. Motivational interviewing is also part of her toolkit when change feels challenging.

People who choose to work with Andrea can expect a practical, steady style. Sessions emphasize clear goals, manageable strategies, and attention to what feels most useful in daily life. She welcomes questions and works collaboratively to set the pace.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist respond to what you tell them and follow your pace while helping you name goals and next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, practicing small behavioral experiments, and using homework to test new ways of coping between appointments.

Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into everyday routines. Online meetings can include guided exercises to reduce stress and build focus that a person can repeat on their own.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then suggest approaches to try. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats were not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, or remove travel time. Check the session options available and choose what best fits your schedule and needs.