Andrea is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker here at Lilium Center. Andrea graduated from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota with her Master of Social Work, and Capella University with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. 

Andrea has extensive experience supporting individuals of varying abilities and cultural backgrounds. She has provided community-based and school-based mental health services to clients with a variety of needs, including those working through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, and personality disorders. Andrea also has over 6 years of experience supporting children and adolescents with Autism in the Minneapolis Public School district. 

Andrea believes in taking a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy. She is highly skilled in creating a nurturing environment for clients through genuine compassion, patience, and open-mindedness. Andrea’s style is kind and warm, infused with creativity and a sense of humor. She believes in utilizing a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective to meet clients where they are at.

Andrea is trained in EMDR Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy which are treatments for a wide variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. She has a particular passion for addressing root issues while empowering clients to create positive change in their lives. Andrea is working under the licensed supervision of Caitlin Tharaldson LICSW at Lilium Center while she pursues clinical licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Andrea is an avid traveler in her free time, and loves to engage in anything active outdoors - hiking, biking, skiing, snorkeling, tennis, you name it. Andrea also practices yoga and meditation, loves to read, attends many live music shows, and enjoys creative outlets such as photography and woodworking.

Andrea accepts most ALL insurance in-network except for Optum plans at this time