- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Andraya
Andraya McGregor is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 17 years of experience. She draws on a master of education with a school counseling emphasis to help parents and caregivers facing everyday parenting challenges. Her focus includes family and parenting concerns, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and other family problems.
Andraya uses a direct, clear style in sessions while staying flexible to each person's needs.
Background and approach
She aims to make conversations practical and focused so parents leave with steps they can try at home. Sessions often prioritize small, doable changes rather than long theoretical talks. Her background gives practical insight into behavior and school-related concerns across development.
That experience can help when school issues, transitions, or blended household dynamics add pressure at home. She listens for what is working and what gets in the way, then helps parents test new approaches. In sessions Andraya may combine structured strategies with mindfulness skills to reduce stress and improve focus.
She also uses solution-focused tools and motivational interviewing techniques to help people set realistic goals and stay motivated. The emphasis is on collaboration and simple strategies that fit family life. If you want straightforward guidance for parenting or family stress, Andraya offers conversations that aim to clarify goals and create manageable plans.
She encourages small changes that add up over time.
What Andraya works with
Everything Andraya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andraya helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
Approaches Andraya lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit busy family life
Andraya often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help parents identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior strategies. CBT breaks problems into small pieces so changes feel manageable and concrete for everyday parenting tasks.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to reduce stress and improve focus. Mindfulness offers brief practices that can ease reactivity and help caregivers respond more calmly in tense moments.
Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match needs, and adjust based on what helps. Collaboration guides which tools are emphasized in ongoing work.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into family routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick updates, homework check-ins, or when it feels easier to write than speak. These options aim to offer flexibility and practical ways to keep progress moving between sessions.
Questions people ask about Andraya
What parenting and family concerns are supported?
She supports family and parenting concerns including adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and general family problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She typically works in a direct, clear manner while adjusting to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps parents can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience and holds a master of education with a school counseling emphasis.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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