Andrea Pugh, MD, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in Texas · 10 years in practice

Andrea Pugh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings a straightforward, warm approach to therapy.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 85622 · expires October 2027
LPC, Oregon: C7396 · expires October 2026
LCPC, Maryland: LC14744 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1023481058 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Andrea

Andrea Pugh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings a straightforward, warm approach to therapy. She draws on a decade of experience and blends practical strategies with moments of humor to help people make small, steady changes. Andrea aims to build trust through honesty and clear goals so clients can take meaningful steps forward.

Her style centers on listening first and then offering tools that fit everyday life. She often uses person-centered conversation to follow what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

She adds solution-focused methods to set short-term goals and cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Andrea has worked in schools, community mental health agencies, substance abuse clinics, and corrections. That background gives her experience with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction-related concerns.

She has also supported people facing attachment and communication struggles, body image and self-love issues, panic attacks, and feelings of isolation. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Andrea invites transparency and accountability while recognizing each person’s strengths.

She uses practical exercises, discussion, and occasional humor to help clients practice new ways of coping and relating. Outside the workroom, Andrea enjoys family time, travel, concerts, dancing, and her black Labrador, Bentley. She encourages anyone taking the first step toward help to feel proud of that move and ready to explore change together.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Andrea commonly uses person-centered work, which means sessions start by listening to what matters most to the client and following their lead. This approach helps people feel heard and builds a foundation for change.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that break concerns into small, reachable goals. These methods are useful when someone wants concrete steps to reduce stress, improve communication, or manage panic symptoms. Cognitive behavioral techniques are another part of her practice; they focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what is working, try different strategies, and adjust goals over time. Andrea emphasizes teamwork, clear expectations, and real-world practice so therapy fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is a good option for deeper conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options offer flexibility so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Andrea focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The approach is warm and practical, using person-centered listening, solution-focused goal setting, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking and behavior. She also uses humor and straightforward conversation.

What is her clinical background?

Andrea has about 10 years of experience and has worked in schools, community mental health agencies, substance abuse clinics, and corrections. That variety informs her practical, skills-based work.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MD, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.

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