Andrea Watkins, LCSW, Lake Zurich, IL

About Andrea Watkins

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Andrea Watkins

Andrea received her BA in Social Welfare and Justice/Criminology in 2006 from Marquette University in Milwaukee. She also obtained her Master's in Social Work in 2008 from Loyola University Chicago. Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also a Licensed Direct Child Welfare Employee. Before working for Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore, Andrea worked at several different areas of social work, including child welfare (DCFS), pediatric crisis intervention, school-based counseling, community mental health and outpatient counseling. Andrea is also an Adjunct Professor for Loyola University Chicago, mentoring the rising social workers during their studies.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Andrea has extensive experience with children, teens, young adults and their families, focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. Andrea has extensive training and experience with pediatric and adult Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), suicidal behaviors/self injury, stress management, anger management and behavioral struggles.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

While receiving counseling services with Andrea, she uses Solution-Focused, Strength-Based approaches, and loves to use creative arts and movement in practice as well. With her kiddos, it is not uncommon to see her on the ground drawing or playing games while in session, or talking current gossip with her teens. She is a big supporter of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness and incorporates these techniques often within therapeutic interventions. Creating a safe and welcoming environment is of upmost important to Andrea, and moves at the pace needed to create this therapeutic alliance with her clients. She also brings humor into practice too!

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Andrea Watkins, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore

365 Ela Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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Education and background

Practice names

Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore

Education and training

Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work
Marquette University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1598050858

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Andrea Watkins?

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Is Andrea Watkins accepting new patients?

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What practice does Andrea Watkins work with?

Andrea Watkins works with Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore.

Where is Andrea Watkins's office located?

Andrea Watkins has 2 office locations in Lake Zurich, view full addresses on Andrea Watkins's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Andrea Watkins?

Andrea Watkins frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Andrea Watkins on their profile.