Andrea Schklar, AM, LCSW

Andrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focusing her practice on resilience and mental wellness. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, community, and home-based settings treating symptoms of trauma, substance abuse, and emotional dysregulation through a behavioral framework.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University with a triple major in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology and a minor in women’s studies.

She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration with foci on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and international social work. She enjoys working with a diverse clientele using an affirming attitude and the inclusion of humor.

She comes to the practice of psychotherapy following earlier careers in both the social justice and legal fields. 

Her primary areas of expertise include: Mental Health, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Substance use and addiction, Trauma, and Diversity issues (LGBTQ, ethnicity, etc.)