Andrea studied at the University of Utah for her undergraduate degree in Nursing and her Masters Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health. She loves people, knowing their stories, and learning what they are about. She has a passion for making mental health care more accessible as there has always been a lack of resources and care options available.

Starting in 2008, Andrea worked for Valley Behavioral Health where she worked with a variety of populations. She also worked for a short time with a provider using exercise to help treat mental health while living in Washington D.C. Andrea has also worked in residential children’s units, an eating disorder residential treatment center, substance use disorder treatment homes, and in outpatient clinic settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, and most recently adults.

Andrea specializes in a broad range of treatment modalities. Each of her positions has provided Andrea with extensive experience treating clients with a variety of disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, including many clients with severe, persistent mental illness. She worked with many clients with significant substance use disorders and helped them achieve a sober lifestyle with medication-assisted treatment.