Andrea Carter, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Andrea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Andrea
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hi, I’m Andrea Carter, a California LCSW dedicated to helping adults feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally balanced. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and postpartum depression/anxiety. My background includes working with justice-involved individuals and providing support in crisis settings, as well as supervising multidisciplinary behavioral-health teams — experience that allows me to bring a calm, steady, and compassionate presence to every session.
My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and practical. I focus on giving you tools that fit your real life, not just the therapy room. You deserve a space to breathe, process, and heal, and I strive to make therapy feel safe, approachable, and genuinely helpful.
If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again, I truly look forward to working with you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Andrea Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275098220.
- LCSW · California · 111691 · Renews November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Andrea Carter offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Andrea Carter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Andrea Carter speak?
Andrea Carter speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Andrea Carter have?
Andrea Carter has 5 years of experience.
Where is Andrea Carter licensed to practice?
Andrea Carter is licensed to practice in California.
Does Andrea Carter accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Andrea Carter accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Andrea Carter accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Andrea Carter does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Andrea Carter offer?
Andrea Carter offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Andrea Carter?
Andrea Carter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Andrea Carter?
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Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
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