About Us

Bachelor of Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2008

Bachelor of Criminal Justice, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2008 

Master of Science in Counseling Education, Walden University, 2013

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Certified, 2022

Andrea has over eight years of experience working in various clinical mental health settings such as inpatient psychiatric facilities, intensive outpatient centers, in-home settings, and in private practice. She has experience working with individuals who suffer with chronic mental illness, Bipolar Disorder,  Schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. Andrea also works with  individuals who are dealing with grief and daily life stressors. 

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy tries to identify and change negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT may be used to treat suicidal and other self-destructive behaviors, as well as mood disorders

DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with concepts of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness largely derived from contemplative meditative practice.

Counseling is a place where you can come to feel heard, to share and work through what you are experiencing; past or present. These experiences can be related to family, relationships, work, grief, life changes and much more. Andrea believes in offering a safe place that ensures trust, safety and comfort without judgment and where you can grow. She approaches therapy from a cognitive behavioral and solution focused approach.  

I am a proud single mom to a college aged son. I enjoy spending time outdoors,  reading, eating at local restaurants and spending time with family and friends.  I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients and learning about their experiences! 

Check out our interview with Andrea Gary, LPC-S:

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