Andrea Daigle , LCSW

Andrea Daigle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine who brings both depth and breadth of experience to her therapeutic work. She has spent more than 15 years in the mental health field and has worked as a therapist for over 5 years, supporting people through depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and questions of self-worth. Her background includes clinical work in hospital, outpatient and school settings, which contributes to a well rounded, generalist approach to care.

Andrea earned a Master of Social Work from the University of New England in 2015 and holds an LCSW, which is a clinical social work license for providing therapy and mental health treatment. She describes herself as compassionate, knowledgeable, patient and kind, and she aims to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where people can explore challenges and build on their strengths. Practicing in a rural area has encouraged flexibility in method, and she draws on motivational techniques, solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor treatment to each person. Andrea welcomes the opportunity to accompany clients through growth, life transitions and difficult times.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Andrea uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and related concerns. In clear, skills-based work, CBT focuses on present-day challenges and concrete strategies to manage mood and reactions.

She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy, which teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT is helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties and learning new ways to respond in stressful moments. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to build motivation for change by exploring values and encouraging commitment to meaningful goals.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Andrea works with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy or geographically dispersed clients. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility to meet from home or on the go, make scheduling easier, and allow therapy to continue despite life transitions or travel.