- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Andrea
Andrea Bray Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.
Andrea draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She uses practical tools such as coping skills, relaxation techniques, yoga and body-integration methods, and self-regulation strategies. The focus is on helping people notice patterns, name difficult emotions, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her background includes work in a behavioral hospital supporting both inpatient and outpatient clients, and experience in independent private practice. That combination shaped an approach that blends in-the-moment support with structured techniques. Clients can expect collaborative sessions that aim to build on existing strengths and teach skills they can use between meetings.
Andrea often helps people address interpersonal problems and mood challenges by exploring how emotions and attachment patterns influence behavior. She also supports people dealing with the fallout from trauma, loss, or major life change. Her work includes attention to issues such as abandonment, family of origin problems, dissociation, and gender dysphoria when those concerns are part of a person’s story.
Practical skill-building is part of the plan. Andrea emphasizes exercises that reduce overwhelm, improve emotional regulation, and enhance relationships at home and work. To begin, she asks questions about current struggles and goals, then works together to choose methods that fit the person’s needs.
How Andrea integrates EFT, CBT and mindfulness in online work
Andrea uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and work with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns. EFT focuses on identifying emotion-driven interaction cycles and trying new ways of responding to improve relationships and emotional contact.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT provides concrete steps for shifting patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Andrea works collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what feels helpful and adjusts the plan over time.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from different locations. These practical benefits help clients practice skills between meetings and keep therapy consistent with everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Andrea uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in both a behavioral hospital and in private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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