- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Andrea
Dr. Andrea Wheeler is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, and mood disorders.
She uses a collaborative style in sessions. She helps clients set clear goals and talks through the problems that brought them to therapy. Sessions focus on naming feelings, tracing patterns, and finding practical ways to respond differently to difficult situations.
Dr. Wheeler draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She combines these approaches to help clients get clearer about attachment patterns, emotional triggers, and behavior that keeps problems going. Sessions often include noticing difficult emotions, trying new ways of relating, and practicing small behavioral steps between meetings.
Her background includes long-term private practice work with adults facing a mix of life stressors and clinical symptoms. She pays attention to family of origin issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and consequences of addiction when relevant. The work tends to be practical, focused on what a person wants to change and how to get there.
Dr. Wheeler conducts therapy in English and does not offer services to international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions are organized through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people recognize interaction cycles and practice new ways of relating to feelings that often drive conflict or withdrawal.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that align with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques from EFT, ACT, and CBT as needed so the work matches what the client wants to address.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or family obligations, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that better fits a day. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and between-session tasks to work well in a remote setting, and Dr. Wheeler will explain how sessions are structured when you set up your first meeting.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative approach, helping clients set concrete goals and talk through the issues that brought them to therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in private practice with adults facing a range of life stressors and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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