About Andree
Andree McColl-Ravanelli is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and navigate issues tied to trauma, identity, and self-worth. Andree aims to meet people where they are and support them as they work toward clearer goals and more confidence.
She listens for each person’s strengths and builds on what already helps. Sessions are practical and straightforward.
Background and approach
Andree encourages small steps that fit daily life and acknowledges how hard it can feel to begin change. Andree has worked with concerns related to LGBTQ matters, post-traumatic stress, and abuse. She also helps people who face challenges with attention, motivation, and self-esteem.
Many clients seek her out for support with caregiving strain, life transitions, divorce, and financial stress. Her style is collaborative and respectful. Andree invites people to describe what matters most and then focuses on workable strategies toward those goals.
She pays attention to communication patterns and values clear, honest feedback throughout the process. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and paced to each person’s needs. Andree emphasizes realistic steps and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked.
Her approach is grounded in practical tools and steady support to help people regain footing and move forward.
Practical approaches for online care and connection
Andree uses evidence-based techniques focused on clear skills and real-world change. She emphasizes approaches that teach coping skills for anxiety and stress, like grounding and breathing practices, alongside structured problem solving to address daily challenges and finances. These methods help people reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control.She also works with trauma-informed strategies that slow the pace and prioritize safety. That can mean pacing sessions, naming triggers, and building stabilizing routines before addressing painful memories. These steps aim to increase tolerance for difficult feelings and help people feel steadier over time.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Andree will talk about options and tailor work to a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She invites feedback and adjusts methods as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, journaling support, or when someone prefers written exchange. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English