Clatoyia Andrews, LCSW-C, LCSW

Clatoyia Andrews is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, grief, and relationship or family concerns. She brings a calm, down-to-earth approach and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Clatoyia emphasizes strengths and keeps the work approachable for someone juggling everyday demands.

She draws on five years of experience across many settings. That includes individual skill-building for people with serious mental illness, group work in schools, and brief psychotherapy in emergency room and telephonic contexts. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University and licenses in multiple states while practicing from North Carolina.

Clatoyia commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thinking and build coping routines. She also uses solution-focused strategies and a strengths-based outlook to highlight what already works and expand it. Sessions tend to be relaxed and collaborative rather than formal or didactic.

In the room she listens for practical barriers and offers tools that fit daily life. She aims to meet clients where they are and adapts methods to personal goals. Humor and warmth are part of her style when it helps people feel more comfortable.

Her work suits adults and teens who want clear steps for managing mood, attention, relationship stress, or trauma recovery. If someone is unsure where to start, Clatoyia helps prioritize concerns and create an initial plan together.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

Clatoyia often draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits. CBT involves identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing small experiments that change day-to-day reactions to stress and mood challenges.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice their experience without getting swept up by it. Mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity, improve focus for those with attention challenges, and make it easier to use other skills in moments of distress.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals, preferences, and what feels doable. They adjust methods over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling that fits daily life, the ability to meet from a convenient location, and flexible ways to check in when time is limited. Some formats can be shorter or require less bandwidth, which helps people keep therapy consistent when life is busy.