Andrea Aurino , LMSW

Andrea Aurino is a Licensed Master Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with women experiencing life transitions and family challenges, drawing on 25 years of practice in Michigan to offer steady, practical support.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what is most painful or urgent. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and patterns that get in the way, then testing small changes to see what helps. Andrea matches tools to each person’s situation rather than pushing one fixed method.

Her work often addresses trauma and abuse, communication problems, and the strain caregivers face. She also supports people dealing with divorce, blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment. Everyday goals include reducing anxiety, improving relationships, and finding clearer direction during big life shifts.

Andrea draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape the work. That means she helps people name dominant stories about themselves, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build practical steps toward better days. The pace and focus come from what each person needs.

People can expect a compassionate, no-nonsense approach that values real change. Sessions aim to leave someone with at least one manageable step to try between meetings. Her Michigan background informs her understanding of local resources and community stressors.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces concrete experiments to change them. It tends to help with anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on manageable behavior and thinking shifts.

Narrative Therapy invites clients to tell their story and look at the themes that shape their life. It helps people separate themselves from painful labels and consider alternative, more helpful narratives about identity and relationships.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable steps toward a clearer goal. Sessions emphasize practical actions and what already works, which can speed up progress when time is limited.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. That partnership guides how therapy proceeds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, face-to-face conversations; phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited; chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or scheduling around a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving duties, or travel while keeping a steady rhythm of support.