Andra Blackheart, LCSW

Andra Blackheart is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida with five years of practice. She focuses on helping people reconnect to who they are after a big life change, trauma, or a new diagnosis. Andra also supports clients who want stronger bonds with others and clearer intimacy in their relationships.

She often works with neurodivergent adults and helps them feel more connected to themselves and to other people. Andra provides evaluations related to Autism and complex post-traumatic stress where appropriate, and she offers coaching as well as therapy. Her approach emphasizes practical skills and using a person’s existing strengths and supports.

In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable steps toward goals.

Andra is direct and practical in her work. She helps clients identify useful accommodations, strengthen social supports, and practice communication skills. Many people come to her wanting clearer boundaries, improved intimacy, or help coping with stress and anxiety.

To begin, she asks people to describe what matters most to them and what they already do well. From there she helps design a plan that fits each person’s goals and situation. Sessions are aimed at building steady progress toward greater connection and well-being.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following a person’s pace. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist respond to what matters most and shape the conversation around the client’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical strategies to change patterns. Online CBT often uses worksheets, step-by-step skill practice, and short homework tasks to make progress between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andra collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and manageable for the client.

Confirm current session options before booking to see which online formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time and making scheduling easier. Others value the ability to use written tools and short check-ins between meetings to stay on track. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in everyday routines and to coordinate coaching with life's demands.