- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT methods
About Andrea
Dr. Andrea Wheeler is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, relationship concerns, addiction, and family of origin issues. She also supports people coping with parenting strain, caregiver stress, and mood or panic-related problems.
Dr. Wheeler practices in a collaborative way. She helps people name the problems they want to change and set practical goals. Sessions involve talking through patterns that began in childhood and learning new ways to respond in the present. She uses clear, evidence-based approaches rather than jargon or vague promises.
Her work draws from several therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused approaches, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas. That mix lets her address thoughts and behaviors, relationship patterns, and emotional experience together. She will explain each step and check in about what is or isn’t working.
People often come to Dr. Wheeler when repeated family roles or expectations still shape their choices and feelings. She helps people notice those patterns, practice different responses, and manage symptoms like anxiety or grief while they make changes. Sessions include skill work and conversational reflection.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the platform. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Wheeler uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms through practical exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and teach ways to accept difficult feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Wheeler discusses different methods with each person and adjusts the plan based on goals, preferences, and what proves helpful in early sessions. This is a collaborative process where the approach can shift as needs change.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices 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 offering flexible scheduling that can align with work or caregiving obligations. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to make consistent therapy more manageable.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, addiction, relationship and family of origin issues among other mood and panic-related problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a collaborative, goal-focused approach that combines talk work with practical skills. She explains methods and checks progress as therapy moves forward.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Wheeler has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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