Andree McColl-Ravanelli , LCSW

Andree McColl-Ravanelli is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of experience. She offers calm, straightforward support for people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and issues related to identity and self-worth.

She focuses on practical steps that build confidence and motivation. Andree treats concerns such as LGBTQ matters, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress with attention to each person’s strengths. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and aims to help them use what already works for them.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels stuck, try new ways of coping, and set manageable goals. She pays attention to everyday pressures like caregiver strain, money worries, and communication conflicts.

Andree also supports people facing life transitions including divorce, midlife questions, and searches for purpose. Conversations can cover sexuality, self-love, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences. Her work centers on small changes that add up over time.

She offers services in English and accepts international clients. The first steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that fits your timing. Andree aims to make the process of beginning therapy as clear and welcoming as possible.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Andree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and symptom relief. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through step-by-step strategies like breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Another approach centers on trauma-informed techniques that help people process difficult experiences at a pace they can manage. This work often includes stabilizing tools, safety planning, and gradually addressing painful memories to restore a clearer sense of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. Adjustments are made over time so therapy matches changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people read nonverbal cues while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or keeping momentum between sessions. This mix of formats helps people fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules.