Andrea Lonic, LSW

Accepted Insurance Plans: Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark, other BC/BS plans, Quest, UPMC, PerformCare/Medical Assistance, self-pay.

Location: Chambersburg, on-line therapy, & school-based

Client Ages: Ages 7 to adult

Loves Working With:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as skin-picking, hair-pulling (trichotillomania), nail biting, and cheek biting
  • Insomnia
  • Neurodiverse individuals
  • Trauma resulting from chronic trauma and early life trauma
  • Parent-child relationships

Credentials & Special Training: Andrea earned her Masters of Social Work from Boston University in 2021 and has since worked in a variety of professional settings including in-home Multisytemic Therapy and community mental health. Andrea has training in several evidence-based therapy models, including Exposure and Response Prevention and Inference-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for OCD, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma/PTSD. She is a Licensed Social Worker.

Availability: Andrea is currently accepting new clients.

THERAPY STYLE

I draw from a variety of cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based therapies. With children, I often incorporate play and other creative interventions.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention and I-CBT for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Evidence-based trauma therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • DBT-informed interventions
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

WHAT TO EXPECT

I believe strongly that the relationship is the foundation of therapeutic work. I put a lot of care and intention into the relationships I develop with clients. I like to bring humor into the therapy room when it’s appropriate. At the same time, I’m trained in a variety of research-supported therapy approaches. I will draw from these different approaches in a way that best matches your unique needs and meet you where you are.

While we will work on the specific symptoms and concerns that bring you to therapy, I also support my clients in living a values-driven, purposeful life. Many of my clients seek a deeper understanding of themselves and want to move toward living more authentically. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent individuals and am also LGBTQIA2S+ allied; I seek to create a safe space for each and every person who steps into the therapy room.

Your story matters; your feelings matter; you matter. My hope is that our work together will help you arrive at a place of understanding, accepting, and embracing yourself. I am here to shine a light on what matters most to you and help you navigate life’s challenges.

MORE ABOUT ANDREA

Favorite Therapy-Related Books:

Favorite Quote: “What I am is good enough, if I would only be it openly.” ~Carl Rogers

On a Personal Note: I was born in Bosnia, but have lived in Central PA for most of my life. Outside of the therapy office, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets, cooking, reading, painting, and collaging.