Andree McColl-Ravanelli

Andree McColl-Ravanelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, and confidence challenges. Andree frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on.

She uses straightforward conversation to help clarify what feels stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps that clients can try between meetings. Andree listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that make daily life harder and suggests small experiments to shift those patterns.

People often come with worries about work, relationships, or a sense of being off-course. She also pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, and concerns that follow separation or divorce. Financial worries, midlife questions, and questions around sexuality and women’s issues are also part of her practice.

Her approach treats each meeting as a place to name what matters now and test realistic changes. She encourages clients to notice what helps and to adjust plans as needed. Andree supports people who want steady, concrete steps rather than big promises.

If English is your preferred language, sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session options when you book. To start, follow the site prompts to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Andree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of reacting; that helps with anxiety, low confidence, and motivation problems. Another focus is working with traumatic memories and their everyday effects by helping people notice triggers and practice grounding or coping actions to reduce intense reactions.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will work with each person to figure out which techniques make the most sense based on current problems, personal goals, and what feels doable. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting if something else seems a better fit.

The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions practical for staying consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments.