Andrea Coulter, LCPC, LCMHC - Therapist in Vermont

Family of origin issues
Attachment concerns
Anxiety and depression

About Andrea

Andrea Coulter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Vermont with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and LGBT-related matters. Andrea also addresses family and family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and problems related to substance use and domestic violence.

Her style blends direct talk and practical skills. Sessions focus on noticing how old family roles and expectations still shape everyday choices. She uses clear, evidence-based tools so clients can practice new ways of relating and coping outside of sessions.

Andrea draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix means she may work on values and acceptance, challenge unhelpful thinking, teach emotion-regulation skills, and look at how early relationships influence current patterns.

She aims to build a collaborative working relationship and to be honest in session feedback. Conversations often include skill practice, exploring patterns that repeat, and setting small real-world experiments to test different behaviors.

Andrea sees clients in Vermont and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How Andrea integrates therapeutic approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building actions that align with them. It helps when people feel stuck or avoidant about hard feelings and want to take steps toward a life they care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that started in early relationships and how those patterns shape current interactions. It can help people understand recurring roles in families and intimate relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea and the client decide together which methods to try based on the person’s goals and experiences. She combines approaches when helpful and checks in to see what is working and what should change.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins on a break, use video for face-to-face conversation, or rely on audio when bandwidth is limited. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Illinois, Vermont

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and LGBT-related matters. Family of origin and attachment problems are also listed among her focus areas.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

She uses a blend of practical, evidence-based methods and relational conversation. Sessions include skill practice, pattern exploration, and collaborative goal-setting.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Andrea has 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician.

What credentials and region does she work from?

She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Vermont; her IL credential is LCPC and her VT credential is LCMHC.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location.

What should I do to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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