Andrea Raasch

Andrea Raasch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience based in Colorado. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Andrea also focuses on workplace issues, feelings of isolation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She listens to how a problem shows up in daily life and talks through steps that can reduce overwhelm. Andrea pays attention to how the body and nervous system affect thoughts and emotions, and she teaches simple skills to calm the body so clearer thinking can return.

Sessions often include goal-focused conversation and tools drawn from cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused work. She uses narrative methods to help people make sense of their experiences and motivational interviewing to build momentum for change. Trauma-informed methods are used when past hurt affects present functioning.

Andrea expects honest, direct conversations about whatever matters to the client. She encourages exploring difficult topics and practical choices that fit real life. The emphasis is on helping people notice patterns, test small changes, and build confidence in decision-making.

People looking for help with direction in life or with recovering from upsetting events will find a steady, experienced clinician who combines talk and skills practice. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match your needs.

How her approaches translate to remote sessions

Andrea commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to shift mood and functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why change matters and builds practical momentum toward goals.

She also uses Narrative Therapy techniques to help people reframe the story they tell about themselves and their struggles. That approach can be useful when past events or repeated patterns shape current choices and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Andrea works collaboratively with clients to choose which methods to try based on the person's goals and preferences. She may combine short skills practice, goal-setting, and reflective conversation until a useful mix emerges.

The exact session formats available are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to an online setting so clients can practice new tools and test changes in everyday life without changing other commitments.