Areas of Focus
Mental Health
- Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
- The practice offers referrals to dedicated and well-regarded psychiatrists
- Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
- The practice offers referrals to dedicated and well-regarded psychiatrists and APRN's in the local area when medication management is deemed necessary as a component of your recovery from clinical mental illness. *The practice does not prescribe medication.
Pretrial Counseling, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution
- Mediation Counselors help couples find common ground, to put differences aside and make fair decisions regarding assets, child custody, visitation, primary residence, child support, and the many other components of reaching an agreement. Mediation Counselors are not legal attorneys and do not offer legal advice or services. Rather, they
- Mediation Counselors help couples find common ground, to put differences aside and make fair decisions regarding assets, child custody, visitation, primary residence, child support, and the many other components of reaching an agreement. Mediation Counselors are not legal attorneys and do not offer legal advice or services. Rather, they are an alternative to a divorce attorney who offer professional, objective, and non-bias counseling to help couples dissolve a relationship with less acrimony and more equanimity than is common in divorce lawsuits. *This is not a service covered by insurance.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship Counseling
- Whether you are entering into a new relationship or attempting to strengthen an existing one, counseling can be beneficial to those who are looking to highlight their emotional and physical connection, in all stages of their relationship. The practice offers family counseling, martial/pre-marital counseling, parenting/co-parenting session
- Whether you are entering into a new relationship or attempting to strengthen an existing one, counseling can be beneficial to those who are looking to highlight their emotional and physical connection, in all stages of their relationship. The practice offers family counseling, martial/pre-marital counseling, parenting/co-parenting sessions, and relationship coaching to singles who are looking to find the right, loving, relationship right now.
Additional areas of Practice
Guardian Ad Litem
- A Guardian Ad Litem is often referred to as a GAL and can help the goal of advocating for a child's best interest in the court of law. In most cases, a judge will appoint a GAL when two parties cannot come to a mutual agreement about a parenting or child related issue. The primary role and responsibility of a GAL is to identify and communicate to the court the best interest of the child without being bound to the child's or the parties interests or personal preferences. *This service is not covered by insurance and will require arrangement of payment upon hire and acceptance of a given case.
Forensic Assessments
- Have you been involved in a case that needs further psychological assessment? I provide in depth, systematic evaluation of defendants, witnesses, or offenders for the purpose of informing the court about such issues as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment.
- If you are a school administrator, employer or the like and are concerned about the safety and well-being of your school and/or work environment (due to a student or employee who may be expressing thoughts or behaviors that indicate potential threat to harm) please feel free to contact me for further consultation and assessment.
Intimate Partner Violence
Divorce & Life Transitions
- Have you been in relationships that involve violence, manipulation, coercion, control, or psychological aggression? Has conflict in your relationship resulted in legal issues? Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range from one episode of violence that could have lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years. Let me help you find ways to learn conflict resolution skills, de-escalation, assertiveness training, anger management and more to achieve the relationships you deserve to have in the future.
Divorce & Life Transitions
Critical Incident Debriefing
Divorce & Life Transitions
- Divorce, separation and other transitions in life increase stress responses. Divorce can be a lengthy, arduous process in which you feel overwhelmed, confused, angry, hurt, disappointed, scared, ashamed, grief, and loss. It can be hard to navigate the big decisions such as your living situation, finances, child custody, visitation and the like. Divorce can be mutual or high conflict, but having support and guidance makes all the difference. Mediation/Divorce Counseling focused on family can give you, your partner, and your children an opportunity to share feelings and discuss how to move through this transition with as much compassion and support as possible.
Crisis and Acute Trauma
Critical Incident Debriefing
Critical Incident Debriefing
- Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with unexpected, horrific, terrifying, and painful traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, panic, numbness, anger, hightened emotions, increased startle response, insomnia, loss of appetite, isolation, and hopelessness are a few symptoms that can show up after a traumatic event. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Critical Incident Debriefing
Critical Incident Debriefing
Critical Incident Debriefing
- Critical Incident Debriefing is a planned and strategic process that promotes resiliency, recovery and wellness for individuals, first responders, school systems, and company employers who have been exposed to higher levels of stress and/or trauma. Ideally, the debriefing is completed within 24 to 72 hours of the event. Call to schedule your session or to request on-site debriefing for your educators, staff, students, and/or community.
We're Hiring
Seeking independent, fully licensed, LCSW's for private practice in Vernon. Flexible schedule, make your own hours. Work remote or from your very own fully furnished office space at the practice! All billing, marketing, and referrals are provided. Will pay for CEU's during the year. Will be provided with monthly bonuses. Work as much or as little as you desire. If you want to work for a great practice that has a great reputation, while building your own clinical experience, this is the position for you! This is a 1099 Contract Position. Lot's of potential to grow! Get paid weekly.
Testimonials
- "Andrea was always professional, concise, and a great leader in time when my life was full of confusion". -Anonymous.
- "Andrea helped my wife and I rebuild our relationship. We went from ready to file for divorce to planning a vow renewal. She is knowledgeable and challenged us to fight for our commitment." -Anonymous.
- The practice was committed to guiding me thru the divorce process. AQM&CLLC provided me with resources, support and was the calm in the middle of my storm!".- Anonymous.
Cancellation Policy
The practice has a strict No-Show/Cancellation policy to ensure there is a commitment to our mutual time. I understand your time is valuable and will make attempts to accommodate when possible; however, all cancellations must be made within 24 hours to avoid a cancellation fee. No-show appointments will accrue an automatic charge for the session as per the practice policy.