Therapist profile
Andrea Plate, LCSW
California
California LCSW - Anger and Addiction
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 22904
- NPI1376655167
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered work
About Andrea
Andrea Plate is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common life stressors like anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship conflict and anger. Her background includes long-term work in substance use treatment and teaching in social welfare and addiction studies.
Plate spent nearly 15 years running a residential substance abuse treatment program at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs. That role focused on people experiencing homelessness and chronic mental illness and shaped how she approaches complicated, practical problems. She now sees individuals from the general population for therapy in California.
Her sessions tend to focus on clear problems and everyday functioning. She draws on approaches that help people change behaviors, understand patterns, and set workable goals. This can mean looking at thoughts and actions, reflecting on life history, or concentrating on short-term solutions depending on the issue.
Andrea also teaches social welfare and addiction topics at a West Los Angeles university. Teaching keeps her engaged with current practice and research and brings real-world perspective to sessions. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is going well and what needs to change.
She uses the language of respect and sensitivity in sessions. Treatment plans are adjusted to fit a person’s practical goals and circumstances. Before booking, confirm the exact session formats offered at the time so arrangements match your needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Andrea uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to work with practical problems. Client-centered work focuses on listening and adapting to what matters most to the person, which helps clarify priorities and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anger.She also draws on motivational interviewing when change feels difficult. That approach helps people weigh pros and cons and find internal reasons to try new strategies, useful for addiction, procrastination, or sticking with a new plan. All three approaches are practical and goal-oriented, aimed at small, concrete steps that add up over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which methods to try, based on their goals, preferences and situation. Sessions can shift focus as needs change, mixing reflective work with skills practice.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or a phone call when video is not suitable. Licensed professionals often use these practical arrangements to help therapy fit day-to-day schedules.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship conflict, career concerns and anger among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including nearly 15 years running a residential substance abuse program at the West Los Angeles VA.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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