Andrea Hare, LSCSW

Andrea Hare is a licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) practicing in Kansas. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Andrea also supports people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness, addiction issues, and the emotional effects of life transitions.

She uses a straightforward, compassionate style in sessions. Andrea listens first, then helps people name what matters most and set clear, doable goals. She emphasizes practical skills for coping with overwhelming feelings and improving communication.

Her approach brings together several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Mindfulness practices offer tools to manage anxiety and stay grounded in difficult moments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-driven choices when life feels out of control.

Andrea has four years of clinical experience working with adults across different life stages. She often helps those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues tied to aging. Her background includes supporting veterans and people facing hospice or end-of-life questions.

Sessions focus on clear steps clients can use between meetings. Andrea aims to help people build resilience, improve sleep and eating habits, and handle work or parenting stress with more confidence. She invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to try a practical session focused on the first small step.

How Andrea’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based actions even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for coping with chronic health challenges, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s own goals and pace, offering an accepting space where people can feel heard and make decisions that fit their life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea collaborates with each person to test methods and choose the mix that fits their needs, goals, and comfort. She will check in and adjust the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It can also help people manage energy during chronic illness by meeting from a comfortable location. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching and scheduling steps to find what will work best.