Andrea Kersting
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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You may be carrying more than most people realize – the toll of anxiety, the fog of depression, lingering impacts of trauma, or the stress of feeling the need to hold everything together. Maybe you’ve been doing the work, but something still feels unfinished. Maybe you're exploring your identity, breaking cycles, or navigating chronic illness. You want to feel more connected to yourself, but you’re not sure where to start. In our work together, you’ll be met with presence, not pressure. This is your space to show up as you are, feel understood, and reconnect with the parts of you that deserve care and attention, not just survival.
Our work is collaborative and grounded in who you are—not just what you’ve been through. I use trauma-informed, affirming care to ease anxiety, trauma symptoms, identity or health shifts, and help you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels steady and fully your own. My approach draws from somatic work, mindfulness, CBT, and related approaches.
If even a small part of you is ready for things to feel different, that’s enough. You don’t need the perfect words to reach out, just a sense that something’s shifting. I’d be honored to support you. Get started by scheduling an appointment through our website. Together we'll make space for what you've carried and explore what healing can look like for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Andrea Kersting now - (971) 387-7590
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Regence
Andrea Kersting
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Email me or call with questions - (971) 387-7590
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / A16491 Supervised by Catherine O'Neal (Oregon / L14800) Andrea Kersting
- Attended Portland State University, Master's in Social Work
Education and Years In Practice
Andrea Kersting
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Email me or call with questions - (971) 387-7590
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Parenting
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
Andrea Kersting
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Email me or call with questions - (971) 387-7590
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Andrea Kersting
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Email me or call with questions - (971) 387-7590
Location
Nearby Areas
Andrea Kersting
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 387-7590