Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026
Andrea Reynolds has been in practice 6 years and is licensed in Illinois. Andrea lists stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and grief among 14 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Andrea's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Andrea works with
Andrea lists 5 specialisms and 9 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Andrea chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Andrea's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over six years of clinical experience. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including major depression, mood disorders, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, substance use, psychosis, and sexual addiction. I have also worked with individuals of all ages, many of whom have experienced profound loss, trauma, and emotional pain. In addition, I have provided couples counseling to partners navigating financial stress, communication challenges, and marital difficulties.
Through the therapeutic process, I have had the privilege of watching clients strengthen their relationships with themselves and others while gaining confidence, healing, and resilience. Seeing people discover hope and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
My therapy style is open, relational, and welcoming. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and 12-Step recovery principles to help clients build healthier relationships, manage difficult emotions, and overcome addictive patterns. I believe therapy should be tailored to each individual because every person’s journey is unique.
I am passionate about helping people identify their strengths, work toward their goals, and create meaningful change. I also believe that laughter, play, and taking healthy risks are important parts of emotional well-being, and I encourage clients to embrace these as they grow.
Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you in that journey. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting you as you work toward the life you want to create!
Andrea Reynolds, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026
03 · How Andrea works
These are the clinical methods Andrea lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Andrea's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Andrea runs a session.
04 · What happens next
Andrea practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Andrea's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Andrea at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Andrea is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Andrea.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
05 · Before you commit
Built from what Andrea actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Andrea's - Andrea has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.
“You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”
Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.
“How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”
On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.
06 · Practical details
07 · Provenance
Andrea's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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